Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' (purple coneflower 'White Lustre') — Perennial herbaceous

Overview

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' is a perennial herbaceous in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and pollinator garden. It is native to Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia.

About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

Wikipedia contributors, "Echinacea", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Echinacea

In the garden

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' belongs to the Asteraceae and is a North American coneflower cultivar derived from plants native to parts of the eastern United States, including Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia. As a perennial herbaceous plant it produces heads of central cones and radiating florets and provides a long display from mid-summer into autumn; flowering runs from July to October. Siting favours full sun and a free-draining sandy or loamy soil. The plant tolerates positions that stay moist so long as water does not stand; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. Allow about 0.5 m between plants for air circulation; mature stems reach about 1.2 m tall. Its UK hardiness is H7 (fully hardy), and the USDA range 3–10 indicates wide climatic adaptability. Use 'White Lustre' in mixed borders where height and a summer–autumn flowering period are required, for cutting into vases, or in a pollinator area. Grouped drifts show the stem height and flowering run to best effect. Expect dependable blooms from July through October once established.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Exposure: Full sun
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial herbaceous
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Suggested uses: Borders, Cut flowers, Pollinator garden
Native to: Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil, drought tolerant once established
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
Propagation: Seed, Division

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre'?

Prefers well-drained soil, drought tolerant once established.

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre'?

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.

What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' need?

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre'?

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

How big does Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' grow?

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' reaches a height of 1.2 m and a spread of 0.5 m.

Is Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' hardy in the UK?

Echinacea purpurea 'White Lustre' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.