SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea SOMBRERO® SANGRITA ('Balsomanita' PP30138 US7,982,110)
COMMON NAME: SOMBRERO® Sangrita Coneflower
GARDEN SIZE: 18-22 inches tall x 22-24 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil with low to average water needs. Suitable for rain gardens. Salt tolerant.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, well-branched, sturdy
FOLIAGE: Dark Green
FLOWERS: Orange aging to rich warm red with dark cones. Blooms early to late summer.
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local North American bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds-especially finches-and songbirds.
FERTILIZING: Use a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting. Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave seedheads in place over fall and winter to support wildlife.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns.
USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Ideal for cut flowers.
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