Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' (PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower) — Clump-forming

Overview

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' is a clump-forming perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall and 0.5 m wide. Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and pollinator garden. It is native to Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia.

About

Echinacea purpurea, the eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or Echinacea, is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to parts of eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwestern United States, as well as in the Canadian Province of Ontario.

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About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Suggested uses: Borders, Cut flowers, Pollinator garden
Native to: Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry'

Cultivation: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong blooming
Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early spring
Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry'?

Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong blooming.

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry'?

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' need?

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry'?

Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early spring.

How big does Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' grow?

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' reaches a height of 1.2 m and a spread of 0.5 m.

Is Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' hardy in the UK?

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.