With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This is a selection of a native North American species. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting birds and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented hot pink daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. This stunning echinacea produces large purple-pink flowers with coppery centers a perfect choice for planting in groups, along border edges, or in containers great for flower arrangements, attracts pollinators 2010 AAS flower award winner.Other Names: Pow Wow Wild Berry Coneflower X SC Exotic Plant Pest Council Web site at ġ9. Perennial Resource. This plant does not appear on the following invasive plant lists on (): X USDA SC Invasive Plant Species Web site at Plants are relatively pest resistant if cultural preferences are met. Pests: No serious insect or disease problems 12. Plants rebloom well without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers encourages continued bloom and improves general appearance. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Do not allow mulch to touch the plant stems 18. Modify water recommendations to reflect site drainage and rainfall. Keep soil moist until plant is established, then apply enough water to thoroughly moisten the root zone when the soil is dry or during drought. At planting, water the roots and surrounding area slowly and deeply. It will tolerate partial shade, but prefers full sun 12.Ĭare: Plant crown at soil level 18. Siting: Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ needs adequate room to properly branch out in well-drained, sandy or richer soils 10. Attracts many hummingbirds and butterflies, and used medicinally as an extract or herbal tea. Superior performance including a basal branching habit that results in more flowers per plant 20. 10įeatures: Large, showy, deep rose-purple flowers on wide, sturdy, well-branched stems 12. Used as mild natural antibiotic thought to improve white blood cell count. Latin name: Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ Common name: Purple Coneflower Flowers: Large, deep rose-purple flowers in a floriferous bloom from late spring to late summer 12 Fruit: Inconspicuous 20 Height & Width: 2-3’ x 1-1.5’ 12 Type: Herbaceous perennial 12 Habit: Compact, upright 20 Wetland indicator category: UPL 17 Texture: Medium 10 Growth rate: Medium 12 Light: Full sun to part shade 12 Moisture: Dry to medium 19 Soil: Tolerates a wide variety of soil types and pH 12 Zones: 3-8 19 Origin: Central to Eastern United States, including South Carolina 16 Ecosystem benefits: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
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