Overview
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' is a perennial 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 Swan' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and 6.0-7.0 pH. 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
Echinacea purpurea, the eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or Echinacea, is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to parts of eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwestern United States, as well as in the Canadian Province of Ontario.
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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.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echinacea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- 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 Swan'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Water regularly but do not overwater. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower heads to promote further blooming. Cut back in late fall or early spring to tidy the plant.
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'?
Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Water regularly but do not overwater. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'?
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' need?
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers 6.0-7.0 soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'?
Remove spent flower heads to promote further blooming. Cut back in late fall or early spring to tidy the plant.
How big does Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' grow?
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' reaches a height of 1.2 m and a spread of 0.5 m.
Is Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' hardy in the UK?
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Echinacea genus
- Echinacea 'Bright Star'Coneflower
- Echinacea 'White Swan'Coneflower
- Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'Pale Purple Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus Superior'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink'Coneflower
- Echinacea purpurea dark-stemmedPurple Coneflower
