An array of native wild flowers enjoy the generous precipitation and blistering , humid summertime of Tennessee . Wetland plant turn in the lowlands and swamps of the westerly part of the state of matter , while woodland plants occupy the easterly forests and mountains . These Tennessee angry flowers are adapted to the experimental condition and mood of their native environment and can make low-toned - alimony additions to the home garden .

New England Aster

New England aster , or Symphyotrichum novae - angliae , attain up to 6 feet tall . The thick , branching stem carry dense , hairy leaves that arise to 5 inches long . From summer until the first Robert Frost , 2 - column inch wide flower of lavender , blue or white-hot with xanthous centers attract bees and butterfly . New England aster grows gaga in moist , open wood and meadows and prefer acidic filth and full sun or partial shade . If plant in a teetotal field , provide auxiliary water every 2 to 3 weeks . Divide this aster every 1 to 2 years in former fall or early spring to encourage vigorous growth .

Cardinal Flower

The recurrent cardinal prime , also known as Lobelia cardinalis , can reach heights of 6 ft . capitulum of tubular cherry efflorescence , 8 column inch tall , blush from springtime through early fall and attract hummingbirds . shaft - shaped , dark green leaves with jagged border line the lower portion of the tumid , singular prow . Native to stream banks , swamp and prairies , cardinal efflorescence grows good in nutrient - rich soil and sun or shade . It requires consistently wet or moist dirt and thrives in wetland gardens or tight areas of the yard where other plants may not develop . Cardinal bloom is toxicant and should never be consumed .

Firewheel

Firewheel , or Gaillardia pulchella , features heavily branched , hirsute stems that originate to 2 substructure tall and spread 1 pes wide . The soft , hairy leaf grow at the substructure of the stem and showy , daisy - like flower heads appear at the top of the stem during spring and summer . The blood-red , 1- to 2 - column inch wide of the mark flower channelise haveyellow tipsand a roofy of brownish reddish disk efflorescence in the center . Firewheel rise fantastic in open areas such as prairies , plains and valleys and enjoys teetotal , well - debilitate filth and full sun or fond nicety . Planting in nutrient - fat soil or applying fertilizer to these annuals can cause drooping growth and dilute blossoming . Deadhead the blooms after flower and provide a low amount of supplemental weewee in the summer to encourage another circle of flowers .

Small’s Penstemon

The upright still hunt of Small ’s genus Penstemon , or Penstemon smallii , grow between 2 and 3 infantry marvelous and pay dark green , shining leaves . In springtime , clustering of 1 - inch tenacious , vasiform , lavender flowers with livid throats bloom atop the root . aboriginal to woodland edge and drop-off of the southerly United States , Small ’s genus Penstemon prefers acidulent , well - drain soil and partial shade . This perennial will acquire in moist or dry soil but does not tolerate to a fault wet soil .

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