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Asteraceae
ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Lustre'
Eastern Purple Coneflower
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Upright, sturdy stems hold the white flowers of the White Lustre purple coneflower in summertime. Dating to the mid-20th century, this white-flowering selection was introduced by Carroll Gardens in Westminster, Maryland. Purple coneflower is an eastern North American wildflower. The petals of 'White Lustre' are angelic white and arch downward, surrounding a bronze-orange cone. If the old flowers are promptly cut away, or deadheaded, additional flowering occurs and can be extended well into late summer or early autumn.
White Lustre purple coneflower is happiest when planted in sites with full sun and well-drained moderately fertile garden soil; do not worry about fertilizing for best flowering. The blooms make great cutflowers, attract butterflies, and the dry seedheads feed seed-eating birds in winter. Even better, deer don't munch on it in the garden. It’s a tough, versatile perennial perfect for well-tended borders and wildflower plantings alike.
9 - 1
3 - 8
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
21"-30" / 53.3cm - 76.2cm
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Well Drained
Clay, Loam
Drought
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Orange, Bronze
Bicolor
Brown
Green
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Birds, Butterflies
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