{"product_id":"sombrero-salsa-red-coneflower","title":"Sombrero Salsa Red Coneflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVivid Red Daisies on an Ultra-Hardy Compact Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSombrero Salsa Red Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sombrero Salsa Red') is one of the best red coneflowers for cold climates — rich, saturated red daisies on a dense, compact, well-branched plant. The Sombrero series is prized for outstanding winter hardiness and sturdy, weatherproof stems, making it a smart pick for Minnesota. Blooming early summer into fall, it draws bees and butterflies and feeds goldfinches in autumn. Drought-tough and deer-resistant, it's a bold, reliable choice for sunny borders in Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSombrero Salsa Red Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinacea 'Sombrero Salsa Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–20 in. tall, 18–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid red aging to warm tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil if not soggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmong the hardiest coneflowers — reliable to about -25°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact pollinator borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy and dense, it delivers bold red without flopping. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-water sunny beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough in hot, dry spots; leave seed heads for goldfinches. Pair with yellow yarrow, catmint, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Sombrero Salsa Red Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 16–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Sombrero Salsa Red Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. 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