Echinacea Kismet White
Echinacea 'Kismet White' photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nursery

Coneflower

The snow-white petals of Echinacea ‘Kismet® White’ surround tall gold-tinted cones that rise from green buttons.  The compact, upright habit with large, long-lasting flowers heightens its appeal. The Kismet® Series of Echinacea is noted for its abundant large flowers, fabulous habit and continuous flowering from summer to frost. Coneflowes are the workhorses of the summer gardedn and the Kismet series is one of the best. Butterflies love the flowers, birds love the seed and we love the long-lasting bouquets.

  • Height: 38-45 cm (15-18 in)
  • Spread: 45-51 cm (18-20 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: summer to early fall
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: white
  • Nature Attraction: butterflies, birds

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Coneflowers are the ideal perennial for hot sunny sites. Plant them in shade and they will flop and produce very few flowers. Loamy, well drained soil in a slightly elevated bed is ideal to produce the best bloom and winter hardiness. Heavy soils can lead to winter rot. Dead head regularly to prolong bloom. Leave the last seed heads to stand for winter food for finches and other birds.