The Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant color to any garden. Known for its fiery red blooms and sturdy, compact form, this coneflower is perfect for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance yet eye-catching addition to landscapes. Reaching a height of about 18-20 inches, it's ideal for garden beds or containers, offering a bold pop of color from mid-summer to fall. The Sombrero® series is also known for its exceptional cold hardiness, ensuring reliable blooms year after year.
| Plant Type |
Native, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 4 - 9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
16" - 22" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Great Foliage |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen |
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower
| Sombrero® Salsa Red Echinacea hybrid 'Balsomsed' USPP 23,105, Can PBRAF 4,671, US Utility 7,982,110 || The Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant color to any garden. Known for its fiery red blooms and sturdy, compact form, this coneflower is perfect for attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance yet eye-catching addition to landscapes. Reaching a height of about 18-20 inches, it's ideal for garden beds or containers, offering a bold pop of color from mid-summer to fall. The Sombrero® series is also known for its exceptional cold hardiness, ensuring reliable blooms year after year.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Great Foliage,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
