- Single
- Perennial
- Zones 3–9
- White
- Single
White Swan
Perennial single coneflower in white, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Single coneflower with drooping white petals around a greenish-brown central cone. USDA zones 3–9.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Single Single
- Colors
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- White
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) Spread: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
- Planted as
- Plant
- Botanical name
- Echinacea purpurea
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
White-flowered form of the native purple coneflower.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is White Swan hardy in my zone?
White Swan survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does White Swan need full sun?
White Swan grows in full sun or part shade.
When does White Swan bloom?
White Swan blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is White Swan good for cutting?
Our sources don't list White Swan as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
