SOMBRERO® Lemon Yellow Yellow Coneflower

SOMBRERO® Lemon Yellow is a sturdy, well-branched coneflower with bright yellow petals around a rust or copper-colored cone and an upright summer display. This record is the original ‘Balsomemy’ selection, PP24,768, distinct from the later Lemon Yellow Improved cultivar; [Spring Hill Nurseries](https://springhillnursery.com/products/sombrero-lemon-yellow-coneflower) identifies the original and describes its size and growing conditions. ## Garden use Use Lemon Yellow as a sunny border accent or in a mixed perennial planting where its warm flower color contrasts with purple, blue, or red companions. Its flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, and the sturdy stems are useful in seasonal arrangements. ## Growing conditions Choose full sun and well-drained soil. The original ‘Balsomemy’ is listed for USDA zones 4–9 and reaches about 24–26 inches tall with a spread around 16–22 inches. Water during establishment; established plants tolerate some dry periods. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower heads for a tidier appearance, or leave some seed heads standing for birds through winter. Cut back dead stems as the plant enters dormancy.