
Common Name: Meringue Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Meringue’ — commonly called Meringue Coneflower — is a long-blooming perennial valued for its fully double, creamy white flowers with soft, tufted centers that appear from early summer into fall. Dark green, slightly coarse foliage forms a sturdy clump and remains attractive through the season, sometimes developing muted tones in fall. Its upright, well-branched habit and elegant, soft color make it a standout in borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 24–30 in USDA Zones: 4a–9b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky conditions Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright, clump-forming perennial with strong stems Excellent for borders, mass plantings, cut flower gardens, and cottage gardens Double blooms provide soft texture and refined summer color Long bloom period offers extended seasonal interest Deer resistant and low maintenance Maintenance: Deadhead to extend blooming Cut back in late fall or early spring Divide clumps every few years if needed
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 24-30" |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Early Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Clump, Upright |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |