Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' (Tennessee Coneflower)
25 seeds $3.75
Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' blooms from July to September. It has purplish-pink flowers with narrow petals. All of the flowers face toward the direction of the strongest sunlight.
Echinacea 'Rocky Top' is a vigorous grower that adapts well to a wide range of conditions. In my garden, it self sowed to make a large stand. It goes well with other large perennials and ornamental grasses . The long-stemmed flowers are good for cutting . It is drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Echinacea 'Rocky Top' is a cross between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea tennesseensis. It was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 2003. Also known as Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top Hybrids'. Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 36" spacing 18"
Sowing Echinacea tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' Seeds
Soak echinacea seeds overnight. Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/8" deep. Full sun to part shade.