Flamenco Orange Coneflower Grass

SOMBRERO® Flamenco Orange is the compact, upright Echinacea hybrid cultivar ‘Balsomenco’ (USPP 25,523), with orange petals, a deep brown cone, and green foliage. Proven Winners lists a mature size of 18–20 inches high by 22–24 inches wide, Zones 4a–9b, and summer bloom ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/echinacea/sombrero-flamenco-orange-coneflower-echinacea-hybrida)); the Canadian variety record confirms that ‘Balsomenco’ is the Flamenco Orange selection ([CFIA](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/conf/app00009196e.shtml)). ## In the Garden Sturdy upright stems carry abundant flowers above medium green leaves. The compact plant suits sunny borders, containers, mass plantings, and cut-flower use, and its blossoms attract bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. ## Growing Conditions Grow in full sun with average garden water. Proven Winners lists the cultivar as drought tolerant and rates it for Zones 4–9; its mature spread is slightly greater than its height. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Leave a few spent heads standing after flowering if you want seed for visiting birds.