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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
United States
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About White Swan Echinacea Seeds
Echinacea purpurea
White flowers appear on tall stems above dark green foliage with 2"–3" long, drooping petals surrounding a bronze or greenish-gold, cone-like center.
Planting Echinacea
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 10–20 days |
| Start Indoors | 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (might bloom first year if started indoors). |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- BeckyVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/24/26Poor Germination
I have a lot of experience with seed starting and I could not get these to germinate. I had the same problem with the Alan’s Pride echinacea seeds purchased here as well. I’m disappointed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Becky,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kortney’s G. i. 1.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/20/263 Stars For Germination
I’ve never left a review before on a seeds. However, I’ve bought and planted a lot of seeds on this site. I’m leaving a review on this one just because of my experience which I hope will help people thinking about buying these.
First, I would probably give this 3.5 stars if that was an option. I’ve bought two packages of these seeds and so far I’ve only gotten one to go to flower.
I like a challenge so I tried different things. But overall out of 90 seeds only one has been productive so I feel like three stars is a just review.
Also, the instructions on the packet I feel like could be updated for better results
Now that the bad part is out of the way, let’s get to the good part…
The first packet I bought, I planted them like I do my normal echinacea seeds. I probably got 20% germination and all the seedlings died before getting a single true leaf.
On my second packet, I did a little more research and I decided to stratify those seeds. I also got the Paradiso blend (which I hope the write of review on as well). Because you get so few seats in the Paradiso and Alan pride blend I decided to stratified the seeds and plant one in a single cell. I got almost 100% germination.
So I stratified the white swan echinacea, and I got almost 100% in germination.
I still had trouble getting the seedlings to the point where they didn’t die out before getting their true leaves.
That part is really tough.
So of the last 6-cell tray I planted this is the only flower that produced…
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Kortney's,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review! This is incredibly valuable feedback that will definitely help other gardeners who are considering these White Swan Echinacea seeds.
I really appreciate your persistence and all the different approaches you tried - your dedication to getting these seeds to flourish is exactly the kind of spirit we love to see. The stratification tip you shared is gold, and I'm so glad you finally got that beautiful flower!
Your insights about the 30-day stratification process will be incredibly helpful for future gardeners tackling this variety.
I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and discuss your experience further. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input, and I'm excited to see your upcoming reviews on the Paradiso and Alan Pride varieties! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MeganVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars2/20/26Poor Germination
I sowed the entire packet of seeds and had only 5 germinate. Very disappointing I was looking forward to adding these to my garden this year and share with friends and family.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Megan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- TerryRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/255 Stars
I can't wait to be able to plant these seeds !
- TerryRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/255 Stars
I can't wait to be able to plant these seeds !