• Single
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Sombrero Sandy Yellow

Balsomselo

Perennial single coneflower in yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single coneflower with yellow ray petals on compact, well-branched plants. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant
A Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant

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Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
22–24 in (55–60 cm) Spread: 16–22 in (40–55 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Echinacea hybrid

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Sombrero series coneflower, cultivar 'Balsomselo', introduced by Darwin Perennials according to Missouri Botanical Garden.

Bred by Darwin Perennials

Sources

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All photos

  • A Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant
    A Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower flower up close on the plant
  • Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
    Sombrero Sandy Yellow coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Sombrero Sandy Yellow hardy in my zone?

Sombrero Sandy Yellow survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Sombrero Sandy Yellow need full sun?

Sombrero Sandy Yellow grows in full sun.

When does Sombrero Sandy Yellow bloom?

Sombrero Sandy Yellow blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Sombrero Sandy Yellow good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Sombrero Sandy Yellow as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Echinacea tennesseensis coneflower flower up close on the plant Echinacea tennesseensis Tennessee glade endemic with upturned rose purple rays from June to August. SingleEarly summerMedium height
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