50 Sombrero Red Coneflower Seeds - Echinacea Perennial Flower Seeds

Sombrero Red Coneflower is a compact, long-blooming perennial known for its vivid red flowers and prominent, cone-shaped centers. This Echinacea variety brings bold color to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial beds, and its sturdy habit makes it a reliable choice for both fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Easy to grow from seed, Sombrero Red Coneflower typically flowers in its first or second year and returns year after year in suitable climates. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the summer garden.

Plant Features

• Vivid red petals surrounding a prominent central cone
• Compact, well-branched growth habit
• Long bloom season from early summer into fall
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Excellent for borders, containers, and cut flowers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Echinacea
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: Approximately 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall or early spring. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination; light aids germination, so do not cover deeply. Maintain a temperature around 65-70°F for best results.

Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant to individual pots or into the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

50 Sombrero Red Coneflower seeds (Echinacea).