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Tennessee Echinacea

Echinacea tennesseensis

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• Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee Coneflower) is a charming native wildflower that blooms in summer
• Pink daisy-like flowers curve upwards and follow the sun throughout the day
• This resilient wildflower is adapted to shallow, alkaline soils, and tolerant to drought, humidity, heat, and pests
• 2013 Plant Select® selection

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Description

Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee Coneflower) is a unique and rare native wildflower that was recently removed from the Federal Endangered Species List. This species is native to the glades near Nashville, Tennessee. Its native range of cedar glades includes shallow soil and lots of limestone, and these tough wildflowers have adapted to the tough conditions. Compared to Echinacea purpurea, it is smaller and has shorter, more upturned petals that follow the sun like sunflowers.

Echinacea tennesseensis will perform best in has full sun and lean, well-drained soil. It can tolerate part sun, but it may reduce vigor and reduce flowering. Once established, this plant will be tolerant to drought, humidity, and heat. They are pest resistant and tolerant of poor, alkaline soil. Grow this species in isolation from other Echinacea species to preserve its genetic integrity, as it may be crowded out due to its less vigorous growth habit.

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)

This genus is invaluable for the mid- to late-summer garden, bringing color into our plantings when many spring bloomers have gone green for the season. They are native to the eastern half of the U.S. and are most commonly found growing in prairie habitats.

Echinacea thrive in our gardens when provided with well drained soils, plenty of sunshine and moderate to dry moisture conditions depending on the species and cultivars. Healthy individual coneflowers will grow in the garden for 3 to 5 years. Species and cultivars raised from seed will often reseed themselves to continue their presence in our gardens.

'Rocky Top Hybrid' echinacea, while xeric, appreciates extra moisture provided by some easily accomplished water harvesting techniques. Plant it in a wide, shallow depression and mulch amply or place right up against the north side of a low, wide rock, tilted to shed water on the Echinacea's side.

Fall Care: You can leave the dried seed heads for winter, as they provide food for birds. Echinacea easily reseeds itself. You can cut back seed heads in the fall, where you don't wish the plant to reseed. Spring Care: Cut back the dry stalks to the crowns of the plant in early spring. Pull any unwanted seedlings in spring. They are easy to pull when young.

More in-depth guidance for growing and maintaining Echinacea plants: Purple Coneflowers: Native Grace and Beauty in the Garden and Echinacea: Rocky Top Hybrids.

Shipping

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Deer Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Mature Height

18-24" tall

Mature Spread

12-18" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast

Non-GMO

No

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No
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