Echinacea 'PowWow Wild Berry'
Echinacea 'PowWow Wild Berry' is a compact coneflower with vibrant rosy pink petals surrounding a rich central cone that blooms from early summer into fall. Its sturdy upright habit and long flowering period make it a reliable source of color and pollinator activity in sunny garden spaces.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Echinacea purpurea, a species native to eastern North America. While 'PowWow Wild Berry' is a selected variety, it retains many of the ecological benefits of the native species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Swallowtails which feed on the nectar rich blooms throughout the season.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from the prominent central cones.
Birds
- Provides seed heads in fall that attract finches and other songbirds.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow airflow and maintain a dense upright planting.
Landscape Placement
- Works well in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings where consistent color and structure are desired.
Companion Plants
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds upright grass texture and warm seasonal color that complements the blooms.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Provides vertical flower spikes that contrast with the rounded form.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Brings fine textured foliage and soft yellow flowers that extend seasonal interest.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Offers strong midsummer color and similar growing requirements.
- Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Introduces vertical structure and red tinged foliage for contrast.