Sombrero® Baja Burgundy Coneflower
$35.00 Original price was: $35.00.$10.50Current price is: $10.50.
1000 in stock
SKU: sXVou5SRc8
Category: Perennials
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 18 to 20 in. tall, 22 to 24 in. wide.
| Description | Big, rich burgundy blooms covering mounding green foliage on upright stems will add drama to a relaxed, colorful summer border. A must-have for sunny borders and cutting gardens, this selection was bred for cold hardiness and compact form with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Heat Loving, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |