Echinacea White Swan
Echinacea purpurea
Perennial. 'White Swan' is the perfect name for this graceful echinacea. It is a natural selection from white-flowered variations of the common purple echinacea. Its flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, while birds enjoy the seeds. If left standing in winter, the cone-like seed heads also add a nice architectural touch to the winter garden. A long lasting cut flower, it adds a sparkle of white and a wild touch to floral arrangements.
Sun to Light Shade. Blooms mid to late summer
Height: 2' - 3' tall
Days to Emerge: 10 - 20
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 8 seeds every 18" - 24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" - 24"
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost, is best. Sow as late as 2 months before average first fall frost.
When to start inside: 10 to 12 weeks before average last frost (might bloom first year if started indoors).
Artist: Marjorie Leggitt