General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 22 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Opens to peachy-coral, ages to rose and fades to burgundy.
Other: Shows three colors at one time on plant.
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
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP30,750; EU PBRAF

Image
Trade name information:
Series: Sombrero®
Trade Name: Tres Amigos
Cultivar name: 'Balsomtresgo'
Common names
  • Coneflower

Photo Gallery

Date: 2019-07-30
Northwest N.J.

« Add a new plant to the database

» Search the Coneflowers Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name

« See the general plant entry for Coneflowers (Echinacea)

« The Coneflowers Database Front Page

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by RootedInDirt and is called "Spring Colors"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.