Echinacea Sombrero Summer Solstice PP# 31818

Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ PP#31818 — Coneflower — Plant Description

Plant Summary
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ PP#31818 (Echinacea hybrid ‘Balsomsed’) is a compact perennial prized for its large golden-yellow flowers with warm orange centers, sturdy stems, and exceptional heat tolerance. Gardeners researching how to grow Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ should provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Under proper Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ care and Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ growing conditions, plants produce abundant blooms from early summer through fall while attracting butterflies and other pollinators.

Key Plant Facts
Height: 18–24 inches
Width: 18–24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Annual or Perennial: Perennial

Bloom Season or Seasonal Interest
Produces large golden-yellow flowers with orange-gold centers from early summer through fall.

Landscape Uses
Excellent for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, perennial borders, prairie gardens, cutting gardens, containers, and mass plantings.

Garden Design Value
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ adds bright warm-season color, strong garden performance, and long-lasting blooms to sunny landscapes. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens and container plantings.

Edible or Medicinal Uses
While species coneflowers have traditional herbal uses, this cultivar is primarily grown as an ornamental garden plant.

Native Range
Derived from North American native coneflower species through ornamental breeding programs.

Full Plant Description
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ forms a dense clump of deep green foliage topped with large daisy-like flowers featuring golden-yellow petals surrounding warm orange centers. Plants are valued for their compact habit, strong stems, long bloom period, and ability to thrive in heat and drought once established. This variety performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ care includes occasional deadheading to encourage additional blooms and avoiding excessively wet soil conditions. Proper Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ growing conditions support vigorous growth, heavy flowering, and excellent perennial performance.

Gardeners Also Ask

Does Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ need full sun?
Yes. Full sun produces the strongest growth and most abundant flowers.

How large does Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ grow?
Plants typically grow 18–24 inches tall and wide.

Does Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ attract pollinators?
Yes. It attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

Is Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ drought tolerant?
Yes. Once established, it tolerates periods of drought very well.

Can Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Summer Solstice’ be grown in containers?
Yes. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for containers and patio planters.

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