SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea 'Balsomemy'
COMMON NAME: Sombrero 'Lemon Yellow' Coneflower
GARDEN SIZE: 24-30 inches tall x 30-36 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 5 to 9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does well in rain gardens.
HABIT (FORM): Upright
FOLIAGE: Green
FLOWERS: Yellow. June to September.
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.