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Gerald L. Klingaman
Asteraceae
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Alba'
Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, White Coneflower
Who doesn't love this colorful, easy-to-grow garden perennial? White purple coneflower, selection 'Alba', is an herbaceous plant that is native to the eastern United States. In early to late summer, long, sturdy stems bear white, daisy flowers with large conical centers of yellow-brown. Bloom time may be extended if their spent flowers are removed, or deadheaded.
A dependable garden staple, purple coneflower self-sows freely but not aggressively. These natives are happiest when planted in sites with full sun and well drained, moderately fertile soil. Attractive to butterflies and deer resistant, purple coneflower is an excellent choice for perennial gardens, mixed borders or wildflower plantings. When dry, its seed-filled cones attract seed-eating birds like goldfinches.
9 - 1
3 - 9
A1, A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam
Fast
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall
Showy
White
Brown
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Birds, Butterflies
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