SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomcor'

COMMON NAME: Sombrero Poco 'Hot Coral' Coneflower

GARDEN SIZE: 14-16 inches tall x 14-16 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 4b - 9b

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: Orange/red, non-fading. Late spring through late summer.

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.