
White Swan Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea White Swan
Elegant and resilient, 'White Swan' Coneflower brings a touch of classic beauty to any garden with its pure white petals and distinctive cone.
Size
Installation
About this plant
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' is a dazzling perennial known for its striking, large white blooms that encircle a prominent, spiky green central cone. These pristine flowers emerge in mid-summer and continue their display well into fall, providing a continuous source of visual interest and extending the garden's season of charm. Perfect for mass plantings, borders, or as a focal point in cottage and wildflower gardens. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, 'White Swan' Coneflower is a powerhouse for local ecosystems. Its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an essential component for a thriving, biodiverse garden. As the blooms fade, the dried cones remain, offering food for birds and structural interest through the winter months. Extremely hardy and adaptable, this coneflower variety thrives in a range of conditions once established. Its low-maintenance nature, coupled with its robust disease resistance, makes it an ideal choice for both experienced gardeners and those just beginning their green-thumb journey.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal care once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance, though leaving some seed heads can provide winter interest and food for birds. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor. Disease and pest resistant.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 1.5-2 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sun daily)
- Water
- Average; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium