Sombrero Tres Amigos Coneflower
Echinacea 'Balsomtresgo'
Ball
Sombrero Series
Shows three colors at once; peachy-coral blooms age to rose, then fade to burgundy; strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Sombrero Tres Amigos Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, Sombrero Tres Amigos Coneflower will grow to be about 16 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground
and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 16"(24"withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are coral with soft fragrance
Flowers from mid summer to early fall
Attracts butterflies
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil