Sombrero® Fiesta Orange
Coneflower 'Balsomstor'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 18-20 inches
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Spread: 22-24 inches
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Bloom Time: July to September
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Bloom: bold, non-fading orange with single and semi-double
flowers
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Light: full sun
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Soil: any well drained soil
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Moisture: dry to medium water needs;
drought tolerant once established
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Use: borders, cottage gardens,
butterfly gardens, or in a natural-type planting with grasses and native plants
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Care: cut stems back after flowering to
promote a mid-August bloom that may continue into fall; divide clumps when
overcrowded (about every 4 years)
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: sturdy foliage, multi-branched
stems with deep green, lance-shaped leaves
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Supplier: Donated by West Madison
Agricultural Research Station
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G258
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