Perennial – PowWow White Coneflower

PowWow White Coneflower 

Botanical name: echinacea purpurea ‘powwow white’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height with up to a 1.5 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer – fall 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by division or seed sowing 

Landscape use: borders, mass planting, pollinator gardens, container plant

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant, attracts pollinators, long blooming periods, re-bloomers 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new blooms emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: black-eyed susans, salvia, other coneflowers, daylilies

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no