Common Name: Coneflower
Genus: Echinacea
Species: purpurea
Cultivar: 'White Lustre'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Sandy
Height: 70cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: September to May
Flowering period:
June
to
August
While most echinaceas come in shades of purple and pink, 'White Lustre' stands out with its bold white flowers that have grey-yellow centres. Slightly more compact than most, it does not require staking. Its easy-going nature makes it a good choice for any decent soil, preferring a sunny site, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. 'White Lustre' associates particularly well with late-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses.
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