Lightly fragrant, single red daisy-like flowers on strong, well branched stems. A good choice for cutting, butterfly, and pollinator gardens, 24 – 26″ Botanical Name- Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Red Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Veronica’Blue Skywalker’ Fauna Attracted- Bees (native, honey), butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs), seed-eating birds (goldfinches) Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP49A Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back old stems in late fall and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming to prolong flowers. Cut back in late fall. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Over-fertilization in clay can produce weak, floppy stems. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
