PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is a compact Echinacea purpurea cultivar bred for a more uniform, garden-tidy habit than wild-collected purple coneflower, producing vivid rose-purple daisy flowers with a prominent orange-brown center cone from summer through fall on a plant that stays a manageable 1.5-2 feet tall and wide. As a cultivar of the native Purple Coneflower found throughout Georgia's Piedmont meadows, it retains the exceptional drought tolerance and heat resilience of the wild species while offering more consistent bloom coverage and a less floppy habit for formal perennial borders. It tolerates Georgia's clay soil well once established and needs little supplemental water except during extended drought. Its flowers are a major bee and butterfly attractant throughout the growing season, and its seed heads, rich in oil, are a favorite winter food source for goldfinches if left standing rather than deadheaded in fall. PowWow Wild Berry's deeper, richer purple-pink tone distinguishes it from the paler lavender-pink of straight-species coneflower.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 1.5-2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5-2 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Summer through Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | Yes |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower in full sun in well-drained soil; Georgia clay needs little amendment. Space plants 1.5 feet apart for a solid border planting. Water regularly the first season; established plants are drought tolerant. Leave spent flower heads standing through winter for goldfinches, then cut back in late winter before new growth emerges. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
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Fast Facts
- Compact cultivar of native Purple Coneflower
- Vivid rose-purple flowers with orange-brown center
- Mature size: 1.5-2 ft tall and wide
- Blooms summer through fall
- Deer resistant, strong pollinator plant
- Seed heads feed goldfinches through winter
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PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower FAQs
Is PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower native to Georgia?
PowWow Wild Berry is a compact cultivar bred from Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower, a species native to Georgia's Piedmont meadows and prairies. While the specific cultivar was developed for garden use, it retains the drought tolerance and native heritage of the wild species.
Is PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower deer resistant?
Yes, PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.