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Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

The Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan') is truly amazing. It produces gorgeous white flowers with cone-shaped centres, surrounded by large, distinctive purple petals. The plant is hardy and adaptable, so it can thrive in a variety of climates. As it is a perennial, itsprouts fresh flowers each season from the same root system. The Purple Coneflower has long been used in folk medicine and the roots are said to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It's also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making this beautiful flower an environmentally friendly addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Purplish pink Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

Fruits:

brown,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,white

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

Water Purple Coneflower deeply but infrequently. Allow the top several inches of soil to dry out before watering and then give the plant about 1" of water every 10-14 days. Make sure the water soaks the entire root zone and that it drains well. Overwatering is the most common cause of death for this species.

Purple coneflowers thrive in full sunlight for 8-10 hours each day. They prefer to be in locations where they will receive direct sunlight in the morning and late afternoon, with some brief periods of shade during the hottest parts of the day. To ensure the best growth, it is important to provide them with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. In areas with intense summer sunlight, these plants may need some late afternoon shade to avoid sunscalding. When grown in more moderate areas, the purple coneflower can tolerate full sun for much of the day. Additionally, ensure to water your plant thoroughly, as it will require more water when grown in a sunny location.

The best time to prune purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan') is in the fall after the flowers have finished blooming. This will ensure that the plant receives all the necessary energy over the winter and in the spring for more flower production. The amount of pruning necessary will depend on the size and shape of the plant and how well it is growing, so it is best to prune lightly, removing only the flower stems and any foliage that seems to be overgrowing.

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Fall

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Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.