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TENNESSEE CONEFLOWER
Echinacea tennesseensis
SKU: 838-008
Description
This species is endemic to a few counties around the Nashville, TN region, and has been recently removed from the federal endangered species list. Flat, pastel pink showy flowers with green and burgundy centers follow the sun like sunflowers. Attracts many butterflies and pollinators. Tennessee Coneflower's has an extensive taproot which makes it tolerant of dry sites.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 24-30", 60-75cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require a period of cold. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 2 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
This species is endemic to a few counties around the Nashville, TN region, and has been recently removed from the federal endangered species list. Flat, pastel pink showy flowers with green and burgundy centers follow the sun like sunflowers. Attracts many butterflies and pollinators. Tennessee Coneflower's has an extensive taproot which makes it tolerant of dry sites.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 24-30", 60-75cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require a period of cold. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 2 weeks. They will not grow yet. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
