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Posted 05/21/2023 in Perennial

Echinacea tennesseensis

Appearance is similar to the more common types of Purple Coneflowers, except that the ray flower petals tend to be narrow and not usually reflexed. This makes the star-like flowers unusually showy in an understated way. Flower heads reach 18-30 inches in height.

Post Details

Latin Name
Echinacea tennesseensis
Common Name
Tennessee coneflower
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Appearance is similar to the more common types of Purple Coneflowers, except that the ray flower petals tend to be narrow and not usually reflexed. This makes the star-like flowers unusually showy in an understated way. Flower heads reach 18-30 inches in height.

Special Care Instructions

Should be grown separately from other versions of Echinacea.

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