Coneflower. Shorter than purple coneflowers, but just as showy. The snow-white reflexed petals surround a large green cone. White Swan Echinacea flowers over a long period and will gradually spread to create an impressive display. At 2 to 3 feet in height, it mixes well with other perennials in the border. 3″ blooms.

25 seeds

PLANTING

Echinacea Purpurea

Perennial, zones 4-8

Germination:10-21 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F.

Seed Planting Depth:Sow deep

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75F soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 18-24″ apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Mid-spring and fall

Growth Habit:Upright

Height and Width:24-36″ by 18-24″

Spacing:18-24″ apart

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs:White Swan Echinacea needs average, well-drained soil

Approximate days to flower from seed:Blooms in the first season when started early indoors, mid to late summer thereafter.

Uses:Flower beds, cottage and wildflower gardens, cut flowers, attracts pollinators and birds

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend the soil with compost before transplanting. Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Dont cut the plant down in fall, leave the edible seedheads up for the birds