Tennessee purple coneflower
Echinacea tennesseensis
This American purple coneflower is a refreshing addition to summer borders with amazing adaptability to western gardens. Once endangered in the wild, conservation efforts have brought native populations back to healthy levels, and Plant Select® celebrates their official, federal recovery. Beautiful purple-pink flowers bloom cheerily during summer, always facing east. Read the plant story here.
Tips from the pros: Thrives in a wide range of soils. Be sure to site properly as flowers always face east. Deadhead for aesthetics.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 18-24 inches |
| Width | 16-18 inches |
| Flowering Season | June-August |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-7 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | TN |
| Year Introduced | 2013 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Prune back hard in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
