ECHINACEA PURPUREA VANILLA DRIP™' / VANILLA DRIP™ CONEFLOWER

ECHINACEA PURPUREA ‘VANILLA DRIP™’ / VANILLA DRIP™ CONEFLOWER

Echinacea purpurea ‘Vanilla Drip™’, commonly known as Vanilla Drip™ Coneflower, is a compact and hardy perennial prized for its creamy white, double pom-pom flowers with soft green-gold centers. Blooming from early summer into fall, this unique coneflower brings soft elegance and structure to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its sturdy, upright habit and long bloom time make it a standout for both landscape and cut flower use.

Why Choose Echinacea purpurea ‘Vanilla Drip™’ (Coneflower)?

Comparison: ‘Vanilla Drip™’ offers a refined alternative to traditional purple coneflowers. Its creamy white double blooms set it apart with a more formal look while still delivering the same dependable performance and pollinator value. Ideal for adding lightness and contrast to bold plantings.

Companions: This variety pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvia, rudbeckia, or bee balm. Its soft white flowers complement both cool and warm-toned blooms, making it highly versatile in mixed borders.

Key Features:

Creamy Double Blooms: Unique white pom-pom flowers bloom steadily from early summer through fall, providing months of color.

Sturdy Upright Growth: Thick, reliable stems stand tall and resist flopping, even in adverse weather—excellent for cutting.

Compact Form: Its tidy habit fits easily into garden borders, small beds, and container designs.

Pollinator-Friendly: A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping support healthy ecosystems.

Low Maintenance: Drought tolerant and deer resistant once established; thrives in full sun and average soils.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Height: 60–75 cm | Spread: 35–40 cm
Hardiness: Zone 3

Echinacea purpurea ‘Vanilla Drip™’ (Coneflower) is an elegant, easy-care perennial that adds long-lasting charm to any sunny garden. Whether featured in pollinator patches or as a refined border accent, its creamy blooms and resilient nature make it a garden favorite.