With its big, pure white flowers that reflect away from its coppery-brown, spiky center cone, Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' lends a touch of elegance to the borders. This lovely perennial creates a spectacular floral display in the garden by blooming from early to late summer, occasionally with extra scattered blooms until frost. Perfect for prairies, cottage gardens, and perennial borders.
Plant Type |
Native, Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18" (in) |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (Coneflower) | White Swan Echinacea, Coneflower 'White Swan', Echinacea 'White Swan' || With its big, pure white flowers that reflect away from its coppery-brown, spiky center cone, Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' lends a touch of elegance to the borders. This lovely perennial creates a spectacular floral display in the garden by blooming from early to late summer, occasionally with extra scattered blooms until frost. Perfect for prairies, cottage gardens, and perennial borders.
Native,
Full Sun,
Summer,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens