Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red 'Balsomsed'

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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Bright red petals with an orange-brown cone
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-8
Wildlife: Butterflies, bees, and seed-eating birds

Perennials

Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red 'Balsomsed'

Salsa Red Coneflower

Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red 'Balsomsed' produces vivid, deep red blooms from early summer through late summer, adding bold color to garden beds and borders. Each flower features a prominent, spiky cone in the center, surrounded by horizontally held petals that retain their rich hue as they mature. These vibrant blossoms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making the plant a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Bird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.

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