CULTURE REPORT Echinacea Sombrero Poco Series BY CHRIS FIFO The new Sombrero Poco series is even more versatile, with its naturally compact habit and ability to schedule for more seasons. 34 OCTOBER 2022 GPNMAG.COM E chinacea continues to be one of the largest classes of perennials by sales and pure recognition. Personally, they are my favorite class, not only because of the sheer diversity in breeding and colors, as well as being available as seed and vegetative options, but also because they are so versatile. Echinacea are suitable for many applications. One of the best aspects from a production and marketing standpoint is that echinacea can be easily marketed and sold in color in all seasons. We have a Mother's Day schedule, a mid-summer cart program and a fallblooming complement for the garden mums market. The possibilities are numerous! Breeding in echinacea continues to be strong. We, however, are becoming morehttp://www.GPNMAG.COM