| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 50 - 55 cm (20 - 22 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Echinacea 'Alaska' (white coneflower) bears white blossoms during mid-summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Echinacea 'Alaska' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |