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Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
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.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.