Once thought to be extinct, the Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) had a place on the Endangered Species List for decades. Happily, it has now been removed from the list.
Me too, Vickie. I enjoy them here in my yard so much. They are the only coneflower I grow now. I love a success story and especially an endangered specie success story!
I had really good luck with this plant in Austin, so I'm trying it here in my Houston garden now. I planted 3 plants in April. I have only had one bloom so far, but I think next year will be good.
I wasn't aware of this and I live in East TN. I've grown the purple coneflowers for several years. This summer I found red, orange and yellow coneflowers that I've added to my garden.