Echinacea 'Meringue'

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

Height

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No