Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The cheery yellow flowers on Sombrero Lemon Yellow coneflower add a punch of vivid color to the garden. Wide, overlapping petals ensure that the flower's bold color makes a big impact. Plus, like other coneflowers, this is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant perennial that performs beautifully with little-to-no care. Birds, butterflies, and bees love these flowers. Remember to keep some of the old flowers up in fall and winter for visual interest and to feed the birds!
Sombrero Lemon Yellow has a more compact growth habit than other coneflower varieties. It will prove to be an essential part of any cut-flower garden, and adapts to a variety of conditions. Try it in a location that doesn’t get much care or maintenance, an exposed garden where other perennials won’t hold up, a wildflower installation, or in a cheery cottage garden.
Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower Care
Coneflowers are beloved low-maintenance flowers across the United States. All they need to thrive is a sunny location with well-drained soil. Fertilize annually in early spring.
Prune back old growth in the early spring. Water occasionally until well established. Sombrero Lemon Yellow coneflower will return year after year in Zones 4-9.
Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower Spacing
Give this coneflower 22-24” of space in the garden to allow room for the lush branching stems and prolific flowers.
Compare Sombrero® Coneflowers
Compare flower color, mature size, bloom characteristics, and the traits that distinguish each Sombrero® Coneflower.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Bloom Notes | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp white with golden cone | 14–16" H × 14–16" W | Summer | Dwarf white selection for pots and border edges | |
| Deep red | 14–16" H × 14–16" W | Summer | Dense dwarf habit with deep red flowers | |
| Yellow | 14–16" H × 16–18" W | Summer to fall | Dwarf yellow selection with good color retention | |
| Hot coral pink | 14–16" H × 18–20" W | Summer to fall | Coral color on a low, container-friendly plant | |
| Mandarin orange | 18–24" H × 18–22" W | Summer to fall | Rich mandarin-orange flower color | |
| Fuchsia pink | 18–24" H × 18–24" W | Summer to fall | Bold pink option in the Sombrero® palette | |
| Deep orange | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | June to September | Single and semi-double flowers can appear together | |
| White and yellow with orange cone | 22–24" H × 22–24" W | Summer | Unusual white-and-yellow flower pattern | |
| Coral-salmon orange | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Late spring to summer | Softer coral-orange tone | |
| Rose pink | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer | Deep pink flowers with dark stems | |
| Burgundy | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer | All-America Selections award winner | |
| Peachy coral to rose to burgundy | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Three flower colors can appear at once | |
| Orange aging to warm red | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Warm color shift with dark flower stems | |
| Orange-red | 24–26" H × 16–22" W | Early to late summer | Taller, narrower red selection | |
| Lemon yellow | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Wide overlapping petals in a softer yellow | |
| Deep golden yellow | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | UGA Classic City Award winner | |
| Coral orange | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Compact orange choice for mass planting | |
| White | 22–24" H × 18–20" W | Summer to early fall | Taller white selection with a narrow footprint | |
| Deep orange | 18–20" H × 18–20" W | Summer to early fall | Compact, earthy orange selection |
Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 18-22 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 22-24 Inches
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Yellow
- Flower Description
- Yellow
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Early Fall
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower
- Botanical Name
- Echinacea hybrid 'Balsomemyim' USPP 30,116, US Utility 7,982,110
- Brand
- Proven Selections
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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