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Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan'

Echinacea purpurea

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White Swan is a variety of Eastern purple coneflower which is a member of the Echinacea family. Its botanical name is Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'.

A selection from Purple Echinacea. Very hardy and reliable.

A type of Flower, it mainly grows as a Perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). White Swan normally reaches to a mature height of 3.90 feet (1.20 metres). This variety tends to bloom in late spring.

United States is believed to be where White Swan originates from.

White Swan Eastern purple coneflower is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan'

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Low

White Swan likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. White Swan is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

Growing White Swan from seed

Sow 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 feet (60.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 25°C / 77°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing White Swan about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting White Swan

White Swan is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting White Swan

Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that White Swan exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the White Swan plant. Flower
Hardiness Is White Swan frost hardy? Very Hardy Country of Origin Where does White Swan come from? United States
Bloom Time When does White Swan bloom? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does White Swan grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does White Swan grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does White Swan grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 8
Soil What soil should I grow White Swan in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does White Swan need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does White Swan require? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does White Swan need in order to germinate? 25°C / 77°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow White Swan in? -36°C / -33°F to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant White Swan? 0.01 cm / 0.0 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow White Swan 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
Edible? Is White Swan edible? toxic
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant White Swan seedlings? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet

How long does White Swan take to grow?

These estimates for how long Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take White Swan to germinate? 26 days Average 26 days | Min 11 days | Max 56 days (4)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out White Swan? + 73 days Average 73 days | Min 73 days | Max 73 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until White Swan is ready for harvest / bloom? + 268 days Average 268 days | Min 27 days | Max 738 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow White Swan? = 367 days

When should I sow White Swan?

Folia's when to plant Eastern purple coneflower 'White Swan' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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