Echinacea purpurea ‘Meringue’
CONE-FECTIONS Coneflower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.650.430
A double-flowered Coneflower, this selection produces white petals surrounding a creamy-yellow pompom with apple-green centre. The pompom expands as the flower matures and turns a lighter yellow. Plant habit is upright, well-branched, strong and bushy. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent for cutting. Coneflowers begin blooming in midsummer and continue for months if faded flowers are regularly removed. This variety is similar to E. ‘Coconut Lime’ but shorter, has a more upright habit, is more floriferous and the flowers are more white. Part of the CONE-FECTIONS™ series introduced by AB Cultivars of the Netherlands. USPP#20537: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF.
Further details for
Echinacea purpurea ‘Meringue’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Green White
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed Specimen
Flower Head Size Large
Height 40-45 cm 16-18 inches
Spread 40-45 cm 16-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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