PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
Overview: A compact, well-branched native coneflower selection bred for sturdy stems and a long summer-into-fall bloom show.
Mature size: Approximately 16–20 in. tall and 12–18 in. wide at maturity.
Sun exposure: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Flowering season: Early summer through fall (June–October)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Water needs: Low to average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Magenta-purple ray petals around a dark central cone; more compact and floriferous than the straight species; leave seed heads standing through winter for the birds and cut hollow stems in spring to protect overwintering native bees; deer and rabbit resistant
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, songbirds (goldfinches especially favor the seed)
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wildberry'
Category: Perennials and Groundcovers