Echinacea purpurea PowWow Wild Berry (Coneflower)

Echinacea purpurea PowWow Wild Berry is a clear Gold Medal contender for the incredible color of its blossoms, its outstanding performance, and excellent branching habit that results in more blossoms per plant – an awesome addition to the garden. Retaining their color as they mature, the bright deep purple-pink to magenta flowers, up to 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), are beautifully carried on sturdy, well-branched stems. An early bloomer, this great-looking perennial has a compact habit and shines in the garden from early to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost. Perfect for small gardens and containers.

• All-American selections Gold Medal in 2010
• Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 12-16 in. wide (30-40 cm). Freely self-seeds if at least some seed heads are left in place.
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by seed, division in spring or fall, or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.