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Echinacea tennesseensis

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 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee coneflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and pink flowers during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea tennesseensis . Echinacea tennesseensis is tolerant of drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.