Overview
Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' is a perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family. 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. 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 moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- 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
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.
What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' need?
Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. 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.
How do I propagate Echinacea purpurea 'PowWowWild Berry'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Echinacea genus
- Echinacea 'Bright Star'Coneflower
- Echinacea 'White Swan'Coneflower
- Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'Pale Purple Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Green Jewel'
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus Superior'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'Coneflower
- Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink'Coneflower
- Echinacea purpurea dark-stemmedPurple Coneflower
