Sanguine Purple Coneflower Full Sun The tree’s scaly trunks

The tree’s scaly trunks

with 10-25 pairs of leaflets

A good nectar source for hummingbirds

'Color Guard'

and symmetrical form

Sanguine Purple Coneflower Full Sun The tree’s scaly trunksEchinacea sanguinea This graceful purple coneflower has an unbranched stem that grows up to 4 feet tall with 1 flower head per stem. They have a whimsical look to them with conspicuously drooping rose pink to pale purple petals. Native bees take a special liking to this beautiful flower. Native to open sandy fields, pine woods, and prairies. Best grown in average, dry to medium, well drained soil in full sun. Prefers sandy, slightly acidic soils.