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Sombrero® Salsa Red Echinacea Plant

15.99
  • - Coneflower
  • - Height: 22-24 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Sombrero® Salsa Red Echinacea Plant
Plant Features

Arriving in a vivid display of intense, orange-red, Sombrero® Salsa Red Echinacea will add a bright spark to any outdoor space! A favorite among Echinacea lovers, the large pom-poms are perfectly fringed with a brilliant red skirt of petals. These continuous bloomers will provide color all season and are excellent as a cut flower, so try some indoors! Echinacea is a clump-forming perennial that offers large showy blooms that attract butterflies and bees for its nectar and wild birds for the seeds once the flower-head dries out. Once they are established, coneflowers are drought tolerant. They thrive in sunny spots with most any soil type, if it is well-drained. The deer and rabbits tend to avoid them. 

Our Echinacea Plants are grown with care and without harmful pesticides, making them a safe and beneficial addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor or sandy soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly until established, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
  • - Once mature, Echinacea is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil fertility is low
  • - Excessive fertilizing can lead to leggy growth; minimal feeding is best

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, but leave some seed heads for winter interest and wildlife
  • - Cut back in late fall or early spring to clean up old growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Echinacea is generally pest and disease resistant, but occasionally monitor for aphids or leaf miners
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent any fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from midsummer to early fall with large, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates light frost and heat

Companion Plants for Echinacea:

  • - Rudbeckia: Complements Echinacea’s bright blooms with yellow daisy-like flowers
  • - Salvia: Adds vertical spikes of blue or purple that pair well with Echinacea’s bold colors
  • - Penstemon: Provides a contrasting texture with its tubular blooms
  • - Lavender: Offers a fragrant, drought-tolerant partner that blends beautifully with Echinacea
  • - Achillea: Pairs well with Echinacea’s bright flowers while attracting pollinators
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 16-20 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Prairie Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Winter Interest
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Coneflower

Plants arrived timely, were very well packaged and are looking beautiful.

From william | June 29, 2023


Sombrero Salsa Reds

I have planted these bright reds with the sparkling yellow ones I ordered and received so fast!

From Nancy | September 23, 2018


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