JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Echinacea sanguinea
Plant Common Name
Sanguin Coneflower, Sanguin Purple Coneflower
General Description
Sanguin purple coneflower is a rare coneflower with vary pale pink petals and a brown disk center. The petals are thin and delicate and resemble slightly twisted crepe paper steamers. It is native to the south central United States. Long leaves are mainly near the stem base, although leaves on the stem often have hairs.
This prairie wildflower appreciates full sun exposures in a well draining soil. It is well suited as an annual flower, or as a perennial member of a meadow, mixed border or on roadside verges.
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
