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Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' (Tennessee coneflower) bears showy, light pink and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and fine textured.
Typical Uses Cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' . Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.