Echinacea White Swan Seeds

White Swan' is the perfect name for this graceful echinacea, a natural selection from white-flowered variations of the native, purple echinacea. Its flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, while birds enjoy the seeds. The cone-like seed heads also add a nice architectural touch to the winter garden. A long-lasting cut flower, it adds a sparkle of white to floral arrangements. Family: Asteraceae Native: United States Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–8 Exposure: Full sun to part shade Bloom Period: Summer Plant Dimensions: 24" wide Variety Info: White flowers appear on tall stems above dark green foliage with 2"–3" long, drooping petals surrounding a bronze or greenish-gold, cone-like center. Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average