
Details
Huge, pure white, wonderfully fragrant blooms bobbing atop hardy native plants that bloom freely over a very long season -- is there a simpler or more beautiful plant for the garden than this coneflower? White Swan is marvelously floriferous, and the scent evokes a summer day in the country. The pure white blooms are 4 to 5 inches wide, their hue accentuated by the large, knoblike golden-brown cones, which bring in the butterflies and bees and, after the very long bloom season has passed, are superb for drying and using in everlasting arrangements!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Echinacea purpurea |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |