Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

22-24 Inches

Mature Spread

18-20 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

The versatile white flower of Sombrero Blanco Coneflower can add elegance to any landscape or provide a natural complement to reds, blues and yellows in containers and garden beds. Coneflower (Echinacea) is native to prairies and meadows of North America, so it has all the benefits of native plants: easy care, adaptability, and food for wildlife. But few natives boast the big white blooms of Sombrero Blanco. Be sure to plant at least one near a summer evening hangout spot to enjoy the white blooms in low light.

The white petals of this coneflower overlap one another and surround a golden yellow center. They appear on stalks about 18 to 20 inches above the main plant, which is loaded with dark green leaves. In zones 4 through 9, this perennial thrives in most soil types and is both drought and salt tolerant. Butterflies, along with bees and hummingbirds, enjoy the flowers, and deer typically avoid bothering the plants. In late summer, small songbirds flock to the seeds that form on faded flowers.

Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower Care

Plant Sombrero Blanco Coneflower in spring in a spot that gets at least 4 hours of sun a day. The flowers can adapt to nearly any soil that drains well; the soil does not have to be rich or fertile. It is best to avoid soil that tends to hold water and stays soggy, even in containers. Water every day or so for the first few weeks and then gradually increase the time from one watering to the next. Established coneflowers need little to no watering in future seasons.

Remove faded flowers (deadhead) for full blooming all summer. In late summer, you might choose to leave faded flowers on the plant to feed birds as days and nights cool. There is no need to cut stalks until late winter, and the plant needs no pruning other than trimming the stalks and any dead leaves down to just above new growth near the ground in late winter. This native perennial needs little fertilizing, and probably will benefit more from top-dressing the soil around the plant with organic compost each spring after trimming.

Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower Spacing

Be sure to account for the full size of your coneflowers when planting them in groups for borders or mass plantings. Space plants about 18 to 20 inches from center to center.

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Compare flower color, mature size, bloom characteristics, and the traits that distinguish each Sombrero® Coneflower.

Variety	Flowers	Mature Size	Bloom Notes	Why Choose It
Sombrero Poco™ White Coneflower	Crisp white with golden cone	14–16" H × 14–16" W	Summer	Dwarf white selection for pots and border edges
Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower	Deep red	14–16" H × 14–16" W	Summer	Dense dwarf habit with deep red flowers
Sombrero Poco™ Yellow Coneflower	Yellow	14–16" H × 16–18" W	Summer to fall	Dwarf yellow selection with good color retention
Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower	Hot coral pink	14–16" H × 18–20" W	Summer to fall	Coral color on a low, container-friendly plant
Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo Coneflower	Mandarin orange	18–24" H × 18–22" W	Summer to fall	Rich mandarin-orange flower color
Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower	Fuchsia pink	18–24" H × 18–24" W	Summer to fall	Bold pink option in the Sombrero® palette
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower	Deep orange	18–22" H × 22–24" W	June to September	Single and semi-double flowers can appear together
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower	White and yellow with orange cone	22–24" H × 22–24" W	Summer	Unusual white-and-yellow flower pattern
Sombrero® Tango Tangerine® Coneflower	Coral-salmon orange	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Late spring to summer	Softer coral-orange tone
Sombrero® Rosada Coneflower	Rose pink	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer	Deep pink flowers with dark stems
Sombrero® Baja Burgundy Coneflower	Burgundy	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer	All-America Selections award winner
Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower	Peachy coral to rose to burgundy	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Three flower colors can appear at once
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower	Orange aging to warm red	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Warm color shift with dark flower stems
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower	Orange-red	24–26" H × 16–22" W	Early to late summer	Taller, narrower red selection
Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower	Lemon yellow	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Wide overlapping petals in a softer yellow
Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower	Deep golden yellow	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	UGA Classic City Award winner
Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower	Coral orange	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Compact orange choice for mass planting
Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower	White	22–24" H × 18–20" W	Summer to early fall	Taller white selection with a narrow footprint
Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower	Deep orange	18–20" H × 18–20" W	Summer to early fall	Compact, earthy orange selection

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