ECHINACEA tennesseensis (Tennessee Purple Coneflower)
Tennessee Coneflower is a valuable asset to have on hand in the United States. Sunflower-like flat pastel pink flowers with green and burgundy centers follow the sun. From June to August, these colorful flowers bloom, attracting a flock of bees and butterflies. These purple coneflower's widespread taproot make it an ideal for dry, well-drained soils with full sun.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 2,656 | 44 |
| 1OZ | 5,313 | 88 |
| 1/4LB | 21,250 | 350 |
| 1/2LB | 42,500 | 700 |
| 1LB | 85,000 | 1,400 |
| 5LB | 425,000 | 7,000 |
Scientific Name: Echinacea Tennesseensis
Common Name: Tennessee Purple Coneflower
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Echinacea-Coneflowers
Native Range: Tennessee
Full Growth Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid)
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Flower: Showy, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements
Flower Color: Rose Purple Petals with Copper Orange Central Disk
Resistant: Drought, Deer, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Water Requirement: Medium
Soil Type: Well-drained, Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Cottage Prairies, Meadows, Informal Gardens