Balsomselo coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Balsomselo'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size18 to 24 inches tallup to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light yellow rays with orange-brown center cone
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Balsomselo' coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Balsomselo') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Light yellow rays surround an orange-brown center cone from early to late summer. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Indian grass, Moonshine yarrow, Nodding onion, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.