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White Swan
Purple Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)
Native Perennial


White rays of petals stream down from the greenish brown cones giving this coneflower beauty anywhere it is planted.  This native perennial has a long smooth stem that makes this plant great cut flower for any arrangement. When White Swan is planted be ready for profuse blooming from late spring until the end of summer.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Left Side) - Planted in 2017

DETAILS

Height - 2 ft     |     Width - 1 to 2  ft     |     Full to Partial Sun     |     Late Spring to Fall     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - White   |     Blooms - Repeatedly with  brown cones

HOW TO PLANT

FIND A LOCATION - Purple Coneflower will thrive in both full and partial sunlight.  The location should be well drained to allow the plant to blossom.
PLANT IT - One of the most simple plants to plant, simply take a "plug" out of the ground. The hole that you plugged should be as deep as the container is tall. Drop your Purple Coneflower in the ground and cover back up with dirt.
WATER IT IN - After you plant your new native perennial you will need to water them in.  They will need water once week until they start to sprout.
ENJOY - Simplicity turns into beauty. The Purple Coneflower that you plant will sure to be an eye catcher come the Summer.

**Growing Tip**
Purple Coneflower will attract pollinators and birds as they bloom with late summer attracting even more birds coming after its sought after seeds. 

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