SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea hybrida Sombrero® 'Flamenco Orange'
COMMON NAME: Sombrero® 'Flamenco Orange' Coneflower
GARDEN SIZE: 18 - 20 inches tall x 22 - 24 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4 - 9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does well in rain gardens.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, sturdy
FOLIAGE: Green
FLOWERS: Orange, deep brown cone
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local North American bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches).
FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.
USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Cut flowers.