SOMBRERO® Granada Gold Yellow Coneflower

Sombrero® Granada Gold is the Echinacea ×hybrida cultivar ‘Balsomold’ (PP30115), an upright perennial with rich golden-yellow rays surrounding a copper-orange cone. The flowers open from late spring into summer and bring pollinators to sunny gardens. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=024102187037100) · [Plant patent PP30115](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP30115) ## Garden Use Allow about 18–22 inches of height and 22–24 inches of spread. Sturdy stems suit sunny borders, containers, and cutting gardens; butterflies and hummingbirds visit the blooms. [Monrovia](https://www.monrovia.com/sombrero-granada-gold-echinacea.html) · [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/echinacea-sombrero-granada-gold/1000) ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then let the soil dry somewhat between waterings. Published sources rate it for USDA Zones 4–9 and describe established plants as drought tolerant. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=024102187037100) · [Monrovia](https://www.monrovia.com/sombrero-granada-gold-echinacea.html) ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers if you want to encourage further bloom. Cut back old stems in early spring, or leave some seed heads standing through fall and winter for birds. [Monrovia](https://www.monrovia.com/sombrero-granada-gold-echinacea.html) · [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/echinacea-sombrero-granada-gold/1000)