Add season-long color to your garden with Echinacea × 'Sombrero(R) Tres Amigos', a compact coneflower that carries multiple warm tones on the same plant as blooms mature. You'll get a tidy, mounded habit with strong stems and a steady summer-to-fall display that looks great in mixed borders and pollinator-focused plantings.
Plant it where it receives full sun for the most flowers, though it will also perform in part shade. Give it well-drained soil and avoid chronically wet spots, especially in winter. Water regularly as it establishes, then let the soil dry slightly between deep soakings; once settled, it handles typical garden conditions with ease.
For the best show, remove spent flowers to encourage more buds, or leave some seed heads to stand later in the season. Cut stems back after frost or in early spring before new growth begins. Space plants to allow airflow and room to fill in to their mature width.
At maturity, expect a compact clump about 18-20 inches tall with a spread around 22-24 inches. Pair it with other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses for a long-blooming, low-fuss planting that keeps your beds colorful and lively.