White coneflower varieties

White coneflowers are selections of purple coneflower and its hybrids with white ray petals. NC State Extension lists white cultivars of Echinacea purpurea, a species native to the eastern and central United States. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
6
Height
1½–3 ft (46–90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9
Form

5 Single

1 Double

Compare all 6 side by side

All 6 white coneflower varieties

A Cheyenne Spirit coneflower flower up close on the plant Cheyenne Spirit Seed-grown coneflower mix in red, orange, magenta, golden yellow and white. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (56–76 cm)Single
A Coconut Lime coneflower flower up close on the plant Coconut Lime Double coneflower with lime-green double center, white rays flowers, 23 to 29 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (60–75 cm)Double
A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant Fragrant Angel Purple coneflower cultivar with large white daisies and a golden orange cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (65–75 cm)Single
A PowWow White coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow White Compact seed-grown coneflower with pure white reflexed petals around a golden yellow cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A Virgin coneflower flower up close on the plant Virgin Compact purple coneflower cultivar with white rays and a green cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A White Swan coneflower flower up close on the plant White Swan White form of purple coneflower with drooping white petals around a greenish-brown cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (75–90 cm)Single

How to choose

  1. Check the Color column for how the flowers age. The Chicago Botanic Garden trial recorded that white coneflowers differ in how long the petals stay clean before fading, and one faded late with a yellowish cast.

  2. Compare the Hardiness column with your zone. The Chicago Botanic Garden notes that hybrid cultivars are commonly rated for USDA zones 4 to 9.

  3. Look at the Bloom time column. Clemson Extension says coneflowers bloom in midsummer and continue to flower sporadically until frost.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Cheyenne Spirit Single 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Coconut Lime Double 2–2½ ft (60–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Fragrant Angel Single 2–2½ ft (65–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
PowWow White Single 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Virgin Single 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
White Swan Single 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade

Frequently asked questions

Should I deadhead white coneflowers?

It is a trade-off. The Chicago Botanic Garden says deadheading improves the floral display and reduces seedlings but also removes a seed source for birds. Clemson Extension suggests delaying deadheading because goldfinches visit the seed heads in winter.

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