Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

Light Needs

Full Sun

(6+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

18-20 Inches

Mature Spread

22-24 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Sombrero Tres Amigos is a party in a plant – well, a lively trio at least – at any time multiple shades of reds and purples are strutting their stuff, from coral to red and magenta. This well-branched, long-blooming coneflower is just as easy-care and drought-resistant as its siblings, and just as irresistible to bees and butterflies.

Part of the flower-packed, well-branched Sombrero series of hybrids of our native echinacea, compact Tres Amigos fits into any border or pot at only 18 inches high by 24 inches wide. Deadheading or cutting long-lasting bouquets will bring on more and more flowers. This echinacea will be a burst of summer color for sunny, dry areas including slopes, parking strips, pollinator gardens, patios, and cutting gardens. In short (no offense, Amigos), any sunny spot where easy, bright color is wanted.

Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower Care

Coneflowers want all the sunshine, at least six hours of direct sun per day, and excellent drainage in the soil. They are drought tolerant once established but will need regular watering the first few summers at your home. Echinaceas prefer a leaner soil without a lot of fertilizer. In spring, sprinkle in some compost or a little aged cow manure, or possibly some slow-release fertilizer.

Deadheading fosters repeat blooms but stop cutting in September to allow some seed heads to stay for local birds. Also, in areas with mild wet winters, it’s recommended to plant before August, to leave stems intact in the fall and mulch with gravel to repel excess water.

Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower Spacing

The ideal space between Tres Amigos coneflowers is 22 to 24 inches. This will allow enough root space and air circulation between the plants.

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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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