Tennessee Coneflower Plant Care

Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Echinacea genus. Tennessee Coneflower is native to the cedar glades of the central portion of the U. Tennessee Coneflower is also known as Brauneria tennesseensis, Echinacea angustifolia var. tennesseensis, Echinacea pallida var. tennesseensis.

Tennessee Coneflower displays an upright clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Tennessee Coneflower produces large daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Echinacea tennesseensis requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Tennessee Coneflower thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Echinacea tennesseensis grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Tennessee Coneflower prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Tennessee Coneflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Tennessee Coneflower every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Divide and replant every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Tennessee Coneflower can be propagated through seeds, division of mature plants. Similar propagation techniques also apply to purple coneflower plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Tennessee Coneflower is susceptible to aphids, japanese beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Tennessee Coneflower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Tennessee Coneflower is native to the cedar glades of the central portion of the U. In cooler regions, grow Tennessee Coneflower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.