tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post5536406110696538020..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Ya Gotta Love This ConeflowerGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53284949193420479822010-09-14T22:08:58.265-05:002010-09-14T22:08:58.265-05:00They're striking and lovely Gail, as are your ...They're striking and lovely Gail, as are your wonderful photos. <br /><br />I hope they'll continue to thrive in their very limited native range. I can surely understand the concern about ending their protected status, when they're endemic to such a relatively tiny area.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12478824216387623282010-09-14T12:54:59.057-05:002010-09-14T12:54:59.057-05:00Hi, Gail! I DO love this cone flower...all cone fl...Hi, Gail! I DO love this cone flower...all cone flowers, actually! Some of the new ones are SOOOOO cool! Not all are happy in my S Florida zone, though. I like the field of cones!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51332166347742068442010-09-14T09:32:30.399-05:002010-09-14T09:32:30.399-05:00How wonderful they have made a Come Back! I am hap...How wonderful they have made a Come Back! I am happy to see things taken off the endangered list with plants and animals. That means nature is hard at it, working for us and we for them. We can all live in harmony!!!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-20173561340760463752010-09-14T06:15:45.619-05:002010-09-14T06:15:45.619-05:00Tough - like Tennessee!Tough - like Tennessee!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-48793274733544905542010-09-14T05:22:38.659-05:002010-09-14T05:22:38.659-05:00This looks like one to look for, and it appears to...This looks like one to look for, and it appears to be hardy up in Connecticut - added to the seed list!Cyndyhttp://gardeningasylum.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29062767946071123722010-09-13T21:22:32.121-05:002010-09-13T21:22:32.121-05:00Oh, very cool! I probably don't have enough su...Oh, very cool! I probably don't have enough sun to offer (and wouldn't be suprised if she wanted a little frost, special plants are often quite picky about growing conditions). But I'm just excited she's still around!Town Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777461911856383480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-13411174867813984912010-09-13T21:09:06.927-05:002010-09-13T21:09:06.927-05:00Gail, YOU have probably nearly singlehandedly take...Gail, YOU have probably nearly singlehandedly taken this plant off the protected list... you send everyone seeds! :-) I love my Tennesse Coneflowers... but they're not terribly in love with their conditions here. But they grew tall in their semi-shaded spot... and Mr. Shady just harvested a lot of seeds for his prairie. I hope they grow and thrive there. We're in their "outer reaches" as far as zone...Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31600202100003723962010-09-13T16:59:47.752-05:002010-09-13T16:59:47.752-05:00Gorgeous, need more coneflowers now.Gorgeous, need more coneflowers now.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-58225853820798121612010-09-13T16:46:21.243-05:002010-09-13T16:46:21.243-05:00Hi Gail! (*waves*),
I love the coneflower because...Hi Gail! (*waves*),<br /><br />I love the coneflower because it is easy to grow, reproduces without being invasive and is drought tolerant. The older I get the more I appreciate these qualities in my plants. Roses--uh, must go.Robin Ripleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620026400198513864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10827505328448589082010-09-13T15:59:46.048-05:002010-09-13T15:59:46.048-05:00Susan,
Root cuttings are taken from the plant wit...Susan,<br /><br />Root cuttings are taken from the plant with about 3-4 inches of length. You want a good thickness to the roots so about a pencil thick is good but if it looks healthy and it's a bit smaller it may be fine. Take the cuttings and place in a container with soil/rooting medium. I've seen two different ways to do it - some vertically and others horizontally. I think it depends on the type of plant. Keep it moist but not soggy and wait for roots and foliage to eventually appear. If you have soggy soil it may completely rot. Rooting hormone used on the cut ends may help too! I'll be doing this in a few weeks when the weather is a cooler. Also you don't have to dig up the whole plant often you can just dig around it and find suitable roots.Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88631366494882669722010-09-13T15:08:55.527-05:002010-09-13T15:08:55.527-05:00Very beautiful flower and interesting about the li...Very beautiful flower and interesting about the limited habitat. Do you think it would grow in similar areas?Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32338198824285701302010-09-13T14:38:04.412-05:002010-09-13T14:38:04.412-05:00It's great that it's taken off the endange...It's great that it's taken off the endangered list, and the efforts of gardeners like you can ensure that this species continues to thrive, even if it regresses to endangered status again in its wild habitats.Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47293217728622617012010-09-13T14:27:32.345-05:002010-09-13T14:27:32.345-05:00I love conservation success stories, and am so gla...I love conservation success stories, and am so glad this lovely coneflower is thriving again.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89616684404542509402010-09-13T13:05:59.396-05:002010-09-13T13:05:59.396-05:00I have a Tennessee Cone flower plant that my neigh...I have a Tennessee Cone flower plant that my neighbor patiently grew and shared with me. She is now deceased so this is my memory of her. It has grown very slowly and I hesitate to divide it lest I lose even a piece of it. I would love to know how to propagate from root cuttings. Dave, would you be willing to explain how it's done? Thanks,Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29103987475221050192010-09-13T11:35:29.850-05:002010-09-13T11:35:29.850-05:00Dave, I am not sure the seeds are real TN Coneflow...Dave, I am not sure the seeds are real TN Coneflower and you're correct, Rocky Top is a hybrid. There are a few growers who will continue to have pure stock~Growild has them. When I go to their fall sale I'll grab one to propagate....If I'm at all successful I'll share with you! Thanks for the info. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45225893276724992272010-09-13T11:08:33.424-05:002010-09-13T11:08:33.424-05:00Gail,
I really want to get this going in my garde...Gail,<br /><br />I really want to get this going in my garden. Do you think the seeds in the stores and online are true Tennessee coneflower. They sell a Rocky Top echinacea but I'm afraid it might be a hybrid. I planted one from a seed this year but I'm not sure it made it through our summer. Anyway if you want to easily make more this fall take some root cuttings. Pencil thick roots about 4 inches long (probably smaller) will grow a new plant fairly easily for spring! It would be a great way to expand a true TN coneflower.Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59257806641344709442010-09-13T10:02:41.961-05:002010-09-13T10:02:41.961-05:00MMD, I worry, too. In fact I am writing to the F&...MMD, I worry, too. In fact I am writing to the F&WS to express concern about TN not being able to protect it in this pro-development at any costs legislature. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-4543038498049323072010-09-13T09:43:23.555-05:002010-09-13T09:43:23.555-05:00It's heartening to hear that it has rebounded ...It's heartening to hear that it has rebounded so well. I hope the powers that be aren't making a mistake.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65225793414426044052010-09-13T08:30:43.535-05:002010-09-13T08:30:43.535-05:00It is a very pretty flower and sounds quite tough....It is a very pretty flower and sounds quite tough. Love the field view.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78945696903857495482010-09-13T07:18:09.397-05:002010-09-13T07:18:09.397-05:00How wonderful that this delicate beauty is no long...How wonderful that this delicate beauty is no longer endangered! You can take some share of the credit, Gail, for spreading the word and encouraging it to grow in your own garden. Now that I see its limited natural range, I don't feel quite so bad that I could never get it to grow here.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-10532076235074358082010-09-13T07:16:42.764-05:002010-09-13T07:16:42.764-05:00What good news that a native is recovering. It see...What good news that a native is recovering. It seems I have only been hearing about invasives that are taking over. Thanks for a hopeful post.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-88762680720084131002010-09-13T06:38:08.205-05:002010-09-13T06:38:08.205-05:00How wonderful Gail! That a plant so endangered cou...How wonderful Gail! That a plant so endangered could flourish again... it is thanks to gardeners like you. This is a great post and will enlist others to grow your lovely Tennessee Purple Coneflower... even if it is taken off the protected list. Your landscape shot of the field of Echinacea is spectacular! I too love its freely dancing petals reaching upwards towards the sky. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-50805008041736708102010-09-13T06:34:25.027-05:002010-09-13T06:34:25.027-05:00Frances, Reseeding is good! ~One issue with echin...Frances, Reseeding is good! ~One issue with echinacea is their promiscuous behavior~We blame it on the bees....so offspring will have characteristics of nearby Echinacea purpurea unless there are no other coneflowers within bee flying distance! But, they are always charming looking with characteristics of both parents and then some! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-35042865783250327022010-09-13T05:40:17.319-05:002010-09-13T05:40:17.319-05:00This wildflower is so exquisite, dear Gail. I am ...This wildflower is so exquisite, dear Gail. I am glad the numbers of it are up. Seeing that many together must be heavenly. We have a few growing here, but they seem to be struggling without those huge underground plates of limestone in which to send their scouting roots. But there has been reseeding. :-)<br />xxxooo<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com