Echinacea Sombrero Fiesta Orange Coneflower
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
The Echinacea Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial that brings cheerful orange blooms from late spring to late summer. This compact variety, 'Balsomstor', boasts an upright habit, perfect for containers or borders. It's a magnet for butterflies and bees, and its dried seed heads offer winter interest for birds. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this native North American plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and deer resistant, making it a resilient and beautiful addition to any garden in zones 4-9.
$22.95
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
SKU
29717
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, long-lasting floral color
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, heat-hardy landscaping
- Urban gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts supporting local pollinators
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions prone to leafhopper-borne viral infections
- Owners of shaded yards lacking consistent direct sunlight
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring inexpensive, common plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A high-traffic destination for local bees and butterflies throughout the season.
Drought Resilience
Established plants handle dry spells with impressive vigor and minimal intervention.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little attention to maintain its tidy, upright growth habit.
Deer Resistance
Reliably avoids being a snack for local wildlife in most gardens.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent, vibrant color that persists from late spring through late summer.
Landscape Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or mixed perennial beds.
Key Specs
SKU
29717
Genus
Echinacea
Species
x hybrida
Variety
'Balsomstor'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
20 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Features
- Long-lasting vibrant orange blooms
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Provides winter interest for birds
- Drought-tolerant and deer resistant
- Naturally upright and well-branched habit
- Low maintenance perennial
- Supports biodiversity as a native plant
- Ideal for containers and borders
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the stunning visual impact of the Sombrero Fiesta Orange Coneflower. Reviewers highlight the plant's exceptional quality, noting that specimens arrive healthy and establish quickly with impressive vigor. The vibrant, true orange color is a major draw, providing reliable, season long blooms that elevate garden design. This variety is celebrated for its dependable performance and striking aesthetic appeal.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Sombrero Fiesta Orange is hardy in zones 4 through 9, meaning it can withstand cold winters as far north as zone 4.
Absolutely. Because of its compact, upright habit and 20-inch height, it is well-suited for containers, provided the pot has good drainage.
It is a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and only requires moderate watering, making it an excellent choice for busy gardeners.
No, this variety is deer resistant, which makes it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a common concern.
You can leave the dried seed heads on the plant through the winter. They provide visual interest and serve as a food source for local birds.
Yes, for the best performance and the most vibrant orange blooms, this coneflower should be planted in a location that receives full sun.
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