Echinacea ‘White Swan’ is a graceful and reliable white flowering coneflower that brings clean, crisp contrast to sunny gardens. Its pure white petals surround a golden orange cone and bloom for weeks. Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade Soil Preference: Well drained average to sandy soil Watering Needs: Low once established Deer Resistance: High NATIVE STATUS Cultivar of the North American native species Echinacea purpurea. Though bred for white flower color, it retains the ecological function and garden resilience of its native origin. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees Attracts native bees and bumblebees that feed on the cone’s rich pollen and nectar throughout the summer months. Butterflies Supports butterflies such as monarchs and swallowtails that visit for nectar during their active feeding periods. Birds Goldfinches and other seed eating birds feed on the dried seed heads if left standing into fall and winter. SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE Spacing Recommendations Plant 18 - 24 in apart to allow for natural clump expansion and air circulation. Landscape Placement Ideal for native gardens mixed borders prairie plantings and pollinator beds. Its elegant white blooms stand out among colorful perennials or blend into monochromatic planting schemes. COMPANION PLANTS Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Offers contrasting purple spikes and drought tolerance. Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Complements white blooms with airy blue flowers and silvery foliage. Allium 'Millenium' (Ornamental Onion) - Adds round midsummer blooms that attract bees and support structure. Erigeron speciosus (Showy Fleabane) - Extends bloom time and blends easily in native themed plantings. Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama Grass) - Soft movement and texture that balances upright coneflowers.
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