Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower (Echinacea SOMBRERO® Summer Solstice) is a super colorful variety of echinacea. It features bright white and yellow petals with an orange cone in the center. Echinaceas are known for their long-lasting blooms, and the Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower is no exception. It blooms all summer long in USDA hardiness zones 5-8, and grows 22-24 inches tall and wide.
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower has a study, compact form and an upright growth habit. This plant is drought tolerant once established and has good deer resistance. Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower is ideal for pollinator and songbird gardens.
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower Care
This coneflower requires full sun, about 6 hours a day or more. Nutrient-rich, well-draining soil is preferred for this plant although it can be highly adaptable to soil types. Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower is not a heavy feeder. Fertilizer is only necessary about once per year, applied during the early spring months.
Deadhead blooms throughout the growing season to encourage more to appear. You can prune during late fall or early spring by trimming the stems to just a few inches above soil.
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower Spacing
The Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower will need approximately 22 inches of spacing. Choose this plant for cut flower arrangements, borders, beds, pollinator and hummingbird gardens—the possibilities are endless!
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 22 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 22 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: June To August |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Echinacea SOMBRERO® Summer Solstice |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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