Taxon

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

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Common name: White Swan purple coneflower
Family: Asteraceae (aster, daisy, sunflower family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: 3' tall x 2' wide. This is a white cultivar of the native purple coneflower. One of the finest border plants, with deep green serrated leaves, can act as a pleasing foil for smaller plants. White flower petals radiate downward from a golden central cone that provides seed for goldfinches. Long lasting as a cut flower and attractive to butterflies. Flowers abound in early summer, then continued until frost on this hardy, pest-proof performer.

Locations

  • 1: DW067 • Accession: D2007-0170 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: VC056 • Accession: D2004-0502 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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