Product Description
Echinacea SOMBRERO LEMON YELLOW ('Balsomemy' PP24768) (4) 1-gallons
- Lemon Yellow produces rich yellow blossoms with a copper cone
- The petals overlap, giving the flowers a fuller, more polished look
- Very well-branched, sturdy plants
- Flowers freely from early through late summer
- Matched in habit and timing with others in the series
- Height: 24 to 26 inches
- Zones 4-9
Echinacea purpurea 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' is a cheerful and vibrant coneflower cultivar that brightens up gardens with its abundant lemon-yellow flowers. It is a compact and well-branched variety that is perfect for adding a pop of color to borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' produces a profusion of cheerful, bright yellow flowers with a contrasting copper-orange central cone. The petals are broad and slightly drooping, giving the flowers a relaxed, informal look. The flowers are typically 3 inches in diameter and bloom continuously from early summer to late summer, with the potential for sporadic blooms until frost.
- Foliage: The plant has sturdy, upright stems that hold the flowers well above the foliage. The leaves are lance-shaped and dark green, forming a neat and compact clump.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering. It can tolerate some light shade, but flowering may be reduced.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in moderately fertile soil.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Its compact size and vibrant flowers make it a perfect addition to borders, beds, and cottage gardens.
- Containers: 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' also works well in containers, adding a pop of color to patios and decks.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers make excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.
- Pollinator Gardens: It is a great choice for pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with its abundant nectar and pollen.
- Mass Plantings: Planting it in masses can create a stunning visual effect, resembling a sea of yellow.
Additional Benefits:
- Long Blooming Season: 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' blooms for an extended period, providing continuous color throughout the summer and into fall.
- Compact Habit: Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens or spaces where a taller coneflower might be overwhelming.
- No Deadheading Required: It does not require deadheading to continue blooming, making it a low-maintenance choice.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is quite drought tolerant, making it a good choice for water-wise gardens.
Overall, Echinacea purpurea 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow' is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial with cheerful yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Its compact size and adaptability make it a versatile addition to any garden.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants maybe trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
