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Tennessee Purple Coneflower

Three pink echinacea flowers with green foliage in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
Pink coneflowers with green foliage densely covering the ground.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
Three pink echinacea flowers with green foliage in the background.
Pink coneflowers with green foliage densely covering the ground.

Plant Information

Common name: Tennessee Purple Coneflower

Scientific name: Echinacea tennesseensis

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Summer

Fire resistant: Yes

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, birds and deer

Native: No

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Spread: 18 to 24 inches

Care information

Plant will self seed, very low maintenance