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    ECHINACEA tennesseensis 'Rocky Top'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINACEA tennesseensis 'Rocky Top'

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Deep pink petals curved forward from the centre. Will tolerate a dry site
     
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    • Medicinal properties
      Cut back stems as flowers fade to encourage further production. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      From a rare form from Tennessee, USA.
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Deep, humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate some shade.
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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