{"product_id":"white-swan-coneflower","title":"White Swan Coneflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic White Prairie Coneflower for Pollinators\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Swan Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Swan') is a time-tested favorite — crisp white, gently drooping petals around a coppery-gold central cone, blooming from midsummer into fall. Close to the wild prairie coneflower, it's a reliable, hardy pollinator workhorse that draws bees and butterflies all summer, then feeds goldfinches from its seed heads in fall. Tough and adaptable, it's a clean, classic choice for sunny borders and prairie plantings in Woodbury, Maple Grove, and Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Swan Coneflower Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'White Swan'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–32 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with a coppery-gold cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay and lean soil; prefers good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native purple coneflower (prairie wildflower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie and pollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic for naturalistic plantings; mass it for a sea of white and pollinator activity. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-flower and low-water beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems make great bouquets; very tough once established. Leave seed heads for goldfinches and winter structure. Pair with black-eyed Susan, little bluestem, and bee balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. It's adaptable but appreciates good drainage over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant White Swan Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering White Swan Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a selection of \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, the purple coneflower — a North American prairie wildflower and pollinator staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — one of the hardiest coneflowers, reliable to zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it self-sow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can self-sow modestly if seed heads are left — a bonus in naturalized plantings, or deadhead to limit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually avoid coneflowers, though young growth may be sampled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnus Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic purple-pink companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-daisy prairie partner for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass for a prairie-style border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315479662897,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/white-swan-coneflower.jpg?v=1779747453","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/white-swan-coneflower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}