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Echinacea x hybrida Sombrero® Summer Solstice ('Balsomsolst')

Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower

  • »  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • »  Drought tolerant and easy to grow with a summer long flowering time
  • »  Perfect for grouping in a garden or for use in a mixed container on a deck or patio

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No more summer "patio blahs" with this bright and oh-so-colorful Coneflower covered with bright yellow blossoms with a white central ring surrounding a prominent orange cone. This extremely hardy selection also features a compact form that fits in many landscape locations along with its prolific, long lasting blooms. Awesome when grouped or in a container and an incredible pollinator magnet!

Attributes
Border or Bed
Container
Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Flower Color
Yellow
Exposure
Partial Sun
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Echinacea x hybrida Sombrero® Summer Solstice

Thrives in full-day sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune to near ground level after a hard freeze in late fall or in very early spring.