Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
White Swan Coneflower
Coneflower
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
White
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
White petals with copper orange central cone
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Dark Green
Deciduous
Pat Kolling
Coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Cultivar derived from native plants found in central and southeastern U.S.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
2'-3'
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States
Soil:
Clay, dry soil, shallow rocky soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Divided when plants become overcrowded, about every 4 years
Winter:
Spring:
Remove dead plant material in the spring.
Summer:
Will rebloom without deadheading; watch for mites
Fall:
Flower heads can be left for fall/winter interest
Common Problems
Diseases:
Aster yellows disease
insects:
Watch for mites: https://bygl.osu.edu/node/881
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