Coneflower Sombrero 'Salsa Red'

Sombrero® 'Salsa Red' Coneflower is a compact, vigorous perennial known for its vivid salsa-red blooms and excellent flower production. Its warm red petals surrounding a prominent dark cone create a striking summer display. With a sturdy, well-branched habit and long flowering season, it is a reliable choice for colorful landscapes and pollinator gardens.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Echinacea Sombrero® 'Salsa Red'
• Common Name: Sombrero Salsa Red Coneflower
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Hardiness Zone: 4–9
• Height: 18–22 in. (45–55 cm)
• Spread: 16–20 in. (40–50 cm)
• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
• Flower Color: Bright salsa-red petals with a dark orange-brown center cone
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to average garden conditions
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Attracts: Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

Features

• Brilliant red flowers add bold, warm color to summer gardens.
• Compact, uniform growth habit ideal for smaller spaces.
• Excellent branching produces many blooms over a long season.
• Strong stems provide good performance in landscapes and containers.
• Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Excellent cut flower variety with long-lasting blooms.