Echinacea tennesseensis

Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top'

Tennessee Coneflower

Many wonderful pastel pink, flat-topped flowers with black cones track the sun like sunflowers. Tennessee Coneflower is a great choice for hot dry sites that are difficult for other species. Compact, vigorous, and very floriferous.


Height

2-3 Feet

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Interesting Notes

Echinacea tennesseensis, is a southeastern native, and on the Federal Endangered Species List. A small number of nurseries now offer nursery propagated plants to the gardener. Dark mauve flowers with upturned ray flowers and greenish pink centers open from early June until August.-Armitage

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full sun in well drained soils. Prefers moist soils, but once established will tolerate dry soils. Does not benefit from additional fertility, which can cause weaker stems.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Edging
Drought Tolerant
Cut Flower
Wildflower Garden
Mass Planting
Dry Sun
Dried Flower
Border
Native to US
Exposure
Sun
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Songbirds
Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Good Drainage