White Swan
Purple Coneflower(Echinacea purpurea)
Visual Characteristics
Upright, branching plant with summer flowers of creamy-white rays surrounding a coppery orange-brown central cone.
Growing Tips
Seed-grown perennial for full sun and fertile, well-drained soil; blooms in summer and attracts bees and butterflies. Deadhead for tidiness or leave cones for birds.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Shares the species' general resilience; drought tolerant once established. Hardy roughly USDA Zones 4-9. Like other purpurea, can be affected by aster yellows and leaf spot.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.