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Originating in Tennessee, this sport of the popular variety ‘Autumn Joy’ forms a bushy mound of succulent blue-green, the edges deeply-cut, cupped and curled leaves. Large heads of dusty salmon-rose flowers appear in late summer, later developing into brown seed heads with good winter interest. A magnet for butterflies. Best used towards the front of a sunny border or in mixed containers, where the unusual effect of the foliage may be best appreciated.

Selected as the 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year. Outstanding for its compact growth habit, profuse deep purple flower spikes and vigorous re-blooming nature. “May Night” thrives in hot, sunny planting sites. The first flush of flowers comes in late spring. Deadheading and a little extra watering assures heavy re-blooming.

I am successfully growing 'Macho Mocha' here in zone 7a with adequate winter protection.

Pups and the parent plant can display different coloration. The amount of direct sunlight will also affect color.

Plant is poisonous if consumed in large quantities but safe as a flavoring.

Prefers drier growing conditions. Will last approximately 10-14 days as a cut flower.

A rare coneflower, Echinacea tennesseensis was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2011.

Rhipsalis should be rested for 6-8 weeks each fall; keep the soil just barely moist. Propagation can be done by cuttings or, when available, by seed.

Don't be afraid to attempt to rehabilitate a Medusa's Head even when it looks bad. Many times the plants have been over-watered and can be salvaged with a little TLC. Always check for root mealies by removing the plant from the pot. Replace the old soil with fresh soil.

Water T. xerographica less often than other air plants. Turn upside down to drain trapped water.

This plant can become a large spreading bush with multiple branches. May reach heights of 4 ft. under ideal conditions.