Echinacea purpurea 'Powwow Wild Berry'
(Coneflower PowWow Wild Berry)
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Bred in North America
Discovered By - Bred by Pan Am Seed Company
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 60cm
Width - 45cm
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Mid-green to dark green leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. Daisy-like flowerheads are composed of a ring of deep rose-pink petals (ray florets) surrounding an orange and green central cone. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from midsummer into early autumn. Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow WildBerry' branches from the base of the plant, allowing it to produce more stems and, therefore, more flowers throughout the season. Good for use as cut flowers and attractive to pollinating insects.
All American Selections Winner 2010.
'Echinos' is the Greek word for hedgehog, a reference to the prickly centre of the flower.
PowWow WildBerry is the trademark name. The cultivar name is E. p. 'PAS702917'.
Flower:
Daisy-like flowerheads are composed of an outer ring of deep rose-pink ray florets (petals) surrounding an orange and green central cone of disc florets, and stiff, pointed bracts. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from July into September.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets, held singly
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are ovate at the base of the plant and become more lanceolate up the stems. The leaves are mostly held at the base of the plant with fewer leaves Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to lanceolate
Pest and Diseases:
Protect emerging growth from slugs in spring.
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in rich, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.
