Botanical Name

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

Commonly known as White Swan Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (White Swan Coneflower)
Perennial

Pure white drooping petals around a bronze-orange cone. Elegant and underused.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Jun to Sep
USDA Zones
3-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low - drought tolerant
Mature Height
2-3'
Bloom Colors
White
Pollinator Friendly Deer Resistant Native Species Cut Flower
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About This Name

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify White Swan Coneflower unambiguously. The genus Echinacea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for White Swan Coneflower, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' will give you the most precise results.