P25-Echinacea #1 Echinacea x Sombrero 'Lemon Yellow'/ Coneflower

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 native 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.