On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 05:45:57 -0500, Ann opined:

"gregpresley" expounded:

I've yet to see a white variety of the coneflower that floats my boat. They
tend to be a muddy, tannish white, rather than a clear bright white. I agree
with the poster who suggests a shasta daisy or some other white daisy if you
want that color in a particular area of the garden. However, if you're
growing them particularly for the shape of the flower and using it in
arrangements or something, I guess that's different.

I agree, Pallida is very....insipid, I guess. And not very vigorous,
at least for me.

E.pallida is the spp.