The Tennessee coneflower typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Tennessee coneflower
Echinacea tennesseensis
The Tennessee coneflower, Echinacea tennesseensis, is an amazing plant species due its attractive, daisy-like flowers and its ability to thrive in tough conditions. Its striking nesting petals and 4-8 inch cones make it an elegant addition to any garden. It also blooms late into the season and adds much-needed color and life to the garden in the late summer. Cold hardy and low-maintenance, this plant species can provide years of enjoyment as a vital component of a landscape. With its vibrant colors and tougher-than-steel resilience, the Tennessee coneflower is the ideal addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Root Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 6
Flowers:
Purple rays and coppery-orange center cones Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Tennessee coneflowers (Echinacea tennesseensis) should be watered every day during its growing season (early spring to late summer) for the best results. Depending on the temperature and humidity level, it might need to be watered more in hot weather or less in cooler weather. Water about an inch or so directly onto the soil around the base of the plant, ensuring that there is no standing water. Water more heavily once a week rather than giving it smaller amounts of water more often. In the winter, the plant will need far less watering. During this period, water just enough to keep the soil barely moist.
sunlight
Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) thrives best in full sun, meaning it needs a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In climates with intense summer sun and strong UV exposure, some partial shade may be beneficial for this species, particularly in the middle of the day. As Tennessee coneflower grows best in areas with hot, dry summers, watering should be kept to a minimum and careful monitoring is recommended to ensure the plant is not overwatered.
pruning
Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) generally requires little pruning. If needed, pruning should be done in late spring or early summer, after flowering has finished. Remove any dead, diseased, or overcrowded stems with pruning shears. This particular plant does not require a lot of extra shaping or trimming. Just keep in mind that removing more than 1 third of the foliage can result in stunted growth and poor flowering the following season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
The Tennessee coneflower typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
