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A single White Swan Echinacea flower on a white background.
A single White Swan Echinacea flower on a dark blue background.
A trio of White Swan Echinacea flowers in a white vase on a dark blue background.
A couple of White Swan Echinacea with petals on dark blue background.
A single White Swan Echinacea flower on a white background.
A single White Swan Echinacea flower on a dark blue background.
A trio of White Swan Echinacea flowers in a white vase on a dark blue background.
A couple of White Swan Echinacea with petals on dark blue background.

Echinacea Seeds,
White Swan

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Description

Elegance at its finest. With large, snowy white flowers gracefully perched atop strong stems, this stunning perennial is a vision of poise. Each bloom showcases a bold, golden-green center that stands out like a crown, adding a touch of regal sophistication. As if a flock of swans had descended upon your garden, 'White Swan' blankets the landscape in a sea of white, turning your space into a tranquil haven. Hardy and long-blooming, this dazzling variety will continue to grace your garden with its delicate beauty, season after season. Truly, a majestic flower for any landscape. Perfect for cutting, attracting pollinators, or simply adding a bit of royal elegance to your surroundings.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Echinacea purpurea
Life Cycle
Perennial
Days to Germinate
10–15
Days to Maturity
70–84
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
18–24 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

White Swan is the quickest of these coneflowers to finish, at about 70 to 84 days, and the roomiest: give each plant 18 to 24 inches rather than the 8 to 10 inches its siblings want. Sow 1/8 inch deep indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and transplant once the last frost has passed, direct sow outdoors before your last frost, or sow in fall and let the seed overwinter in place. Hold the soil relatively moist until seedlings appear in roughly 10 to 15 days at 65-70°F, and site it in full sun. This perennial returns in Zones 3-8.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 10-30 days.
  • Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost or direct sow seeds outdoors before last frost (you can direct sow in the fall and allow seeds to sit over winter).
  • Sow seeds 1/4- 1/2 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.
  • Keep soil relatively moist until germinated.

How to Grow

  • Plants are very adaptable and will tolerate a wide range of conditions, but will perform their very best when given full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 12-24 inches apart.
  • Keep plants deadheaded to promote blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A generally disease-free plant.

  • Be sure to keep echinacea free of powdery mildew and rots by not overcrowding plants.
  • Poor air circulation and very poorly drained soil can lead to fungal issues for the plants.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant, then clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms, breaking them apart.
  • The small, blackish seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.

FAQ

What do White Swan blooms look like?

Large, snowy white flowers sit atop strong stems, each showing a bold, golden-green center that stands out like a crown. Planted in a drift, 'White Swan' blankets the landscape in a sea of white.

Is White Swan a good cut flower?

Yes, it is perfect for cutting. The strong stems hold the large blooms well, and the variety is long-blooming, so a planting keeps producing stems rather than giving one flush.

How much room and sun does White Swan need?

Give it full sun and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, noticeably wider than most echinacea. That spacing earns its keep: crowding and poorly drained soil reduce air circulation and can lead to powdery mildew and rots on a plant that is otherwise disease-free.

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