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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 26 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,097; EU PBR35269

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Trade name information:
Series: Sombrero®
Trade Name: Poco™ Hot Coral
Cultivar name: 'Balsomcor'
Common names
  • Coneflower
Also sold as:
  • Sombrero® Hot Coral

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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-08-06
Location: Our garden, Decatur, GA
Date: 2021-05-28

Date: 2015-07-20
Location: Stuart, OK
Date: 2017-06-25
Location: St Louis - MoBOT
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Date: 2015-08-03
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Location: Medina, TN
Date: 2012-08-09
Echinacea Sombrero 'Hot Coral' is highly fragrant compared to oth
Location: Our garden, Decatur, GA
Date: 2021-05-21
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Date: 2016-09-10

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Date: 2015-07-20
Location: Home
Date: 2016-09-10
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
A Gaillardia peeking out also
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
A Gaillardia peeking out also
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11

Date: 2013-07-18
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11

Date: 2013-07-18

Date: 2015-07-20

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