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Coneflower 'White swan' - 100 seeds (Echinacea purpurea)
Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant. The traditional use of the Echinacea herb plant was considered helpful for the common cold, toothache, burns and external sores, sore throat, psoriasis, rheumatism, stomach cramps and to counter the effects of poison ivy and snakebite. It has more recently claimed to be a blood purifier, an anti-infection agent (viral and bacterial), an immune system strengthener, and snakebite antidote.
White Swan is a compact perennial of upright growth, with solitary, white flower-heads with dull yellow central disks. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Echinacea purpurea, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial. White Swan has large, daisy-like flowers with slightly drooping, white petals and large, coppery-orange central cones. Long summer bloom period. Dark green leaves are lance-shaped and coarsely-toothed. It is long-flowering and will cope well with adverse weather conditions, except drought. It is attractive to bees and butterflies, and birds will flock to the seedheads. It’s shorter than many other echinacea varieties, making it perfect for growing in containers or the middle of the herbaceous border.
SOWING:
Sow: Feb-May or Aug-Nov
Season: Perennial
Height: 24 - 30 inches
Bloom Season: July- September
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Loam, clay, chalk, or rocky material
Germination Time: 10 - 30 days
Temperature: 70F
Seeds Watering: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant watering: watering once per week
Depth: press into the soil 12 to 15 inches deep
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Ideal for: Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Cottage & Informal Garden Wildflower meadow Wildlife Gardens Prairie PlantingSowing
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Data sheet
- Color
- White
- Height
- Up to 90cm (35in)
- Moisture
- Medium
- Ideal for
- Beds & borders
Cottage garden
Pots & containers - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Scented
- Unscented
- Sowing month
- April
February
July
June
March
May
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Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as coneflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant. The traditional use of the Echinacea herb plant was considered helpful for the common cold, toothache, burns and external sores, sore throat, psoriasis, rheumatism, stomach cramps and to counter the effects of poison ivy and snakebite. It has more recently claimed to be a blood purifier, an anti-infection agent (viral and bacterial), an immune system strengthener, and snakebite antidote.