Quick answer: Tennessee featherbells (Stenanthium tennesseense) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade to full sun |
|---|---|
| Water | High, Wet |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Bloom | Apr-Aug |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Tennessee featherbells
Where is Tennessee featherbells native?
Tennessee featherbells (Stenanthium tennesseense) is native to Tennessee. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Tennessee featherbells bloom?
Tennessee featherbells blooms Apr-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Tennessee featherbells need?
Light: Part shade to full sun. Water: High, Wet. Soil: Acidic. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Tennessee featherbells deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Tennessee featherbells is handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Tennessee featherbells?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Stenanthium tennesseense by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Tennessee featherbells.
- Mountain azalea Rhododendron canescens
- American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
- White doll's daisy Boltonia asteroides
- Purple meadow-rue Thalictrum dasycarpum
- Eastern bluestar Amsonia tabernaemontana
- Swamp sunflower Helianthus angustifolius
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