Pure white daisy flowers with drooping petals around a golden-bronze cone, blooming all summer. A reliable seed-grown coneflower beloved by bees and butterflies.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 45 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About White Swan Coneflower
Botanically, Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 45 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow White Swan Coneflower
White Swan Coneflower suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
White Swan Coneflower does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
White Swan Coneflower performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune White Swan Coneflower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using White Swan Coneflower in the garden
White Swan Coneflower earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Combine White Swan Coneflower with plants that share its preference for low water use and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying White Swan Coneflower
Plant Sale lists White Swan Coneflower as potted plants and seed. Current stock is confirmed with your quote; ask about your preferred size before planning a purchase.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the White Swan Coneflower seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
