Echinacea tennesseensis

Also Known As

Tennessee Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-10b

Echinacea tennesseensis plant details

Echinacea tennesseensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea tennesseensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea tennesseensis

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very exciting “Coneflower” that BLOOMS ALL SUMMER & having a long taproot, is easier & more reliably perennial in our Winter climate. Other happy differences are that the petals are uplifted (rather than drooping) & the flowers all face the same way at the same time. Echinacea tennesseensis’ blooms are richer in color & produced far more abundantly, making it an excellent specimen plant. Endangered in the wild & like all “Coneflowers,” it’s highly attractive to butterflies. Rich to average, well-drained soil.