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Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White flowered form of above. All cone flowers make good cut flowers and are often used in dried flower arrangements. White petals around a golden center are very striking.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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