<p>(Family: Compositae) This is an endangered species that is only cultivated by a few nurseries. It is not a very vigorous plant, but certainly charming and worth growing. The large daisy-type flowers are deep pink with pinkish-green centres and upturned petals (unlike other Echinaceas where the petals hang downwards) It is quite long-blooming, with flowers appearing for two months or more in the summer. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and mid to dark green.</p><p>Grow it in a sunny site with well-drained and fertile soil. To extend the flowering season even longer, deadhead regularly. They grow from seed, but the easiest way is to divide clumps in spring or early autumn. Echinaceas work well in borders, wildflower meadows or prairie gardens.</p><p>The genus name comes from echinos meaning hedgehog, and refers to the sharp, pointed bracts on the flowers. All species are native to North America, with E. tennesseensis coming from the South-East US.</p>
