Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Echinacea
Variety Name: PowWow Wild Berry
Genus: Echinacea
Species: purpurea
Year: 2010
Common Name: Purple coneflower
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed Co.
Close Market Comparison: Primadonna Deep Rose, Prairie Splendor, and Magnus
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 3
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Compact, upright
Plant Height: 20-24 inches
Bloom Time: Summer, fall
Bloom Color: Rose
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 3-4 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought
Garden Spacing: 12-18 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
Herb: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
To produce plants from seed that will flower the first year, sow seed no later than January 25, regardless of location. Sow seed on top of germination media that has been thoroughly wet and allowed to drain. Seed can be exposed to light or covered lightly with media. Maintain 65F to 70F soil media for 10 to 15 days, the length of time for germination. Seedlings can be transplanted into larger containers within 20 to 28 days. Grow on at no less than 50F to 65F. Apply liquid fertilizer, when needed. Transplant into a full sun garden location with amended soil that is well draining.
AAS Winners
Connie Bijl –
Stunning colour! I’ve had PowPow plants in my garden for 5 years, coming back reliably through varying winters. They are an easy plant for low maintenance perennial gardens.