Sanguine Purple Coneflower
Echinacea sanguinea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Echinacea sanguinea is a native purple coneflower found in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas that blooms from March through August. This drought-tolerant wildflower attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects to gardens.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, LA, OK, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sanguine Purple Coneflower is a compact native perennial that produces deep red-purple daisy-like flowers with prominent dark centers. This drought-tolerant wildflower blooms for an exceptionally long season from spring through late summer, making it valuable for continuous color in sunny gardens.
Growing Sanguine Purple Coneflower
Grow Sanguine Purple Coneflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sanguine Purple Coneflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects throughout the growing season. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other birds in fall and winter.
Common questions
- When does Echinacea sanguinea bloom?
- Sanguine Purple Coneflower blooms from March through August, providing an extended flowering period that supports pollinators throughout much of the growing season.
- Where is Echinacea sanguinea native?
- This species is native to the south-central United States, specifically Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- What pollinators visit Echinacea sanguinea?
- The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and various nectar-feeding insects, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and native plant landscapes.
- How much water does Sanguine Purple Coneflower need?
- This native wildflower is drought-tolerant and thrives with low water requirements once established, though it can tolerate moderate watering.
- Is Sanguine Purple Coneflower HOA-friendly?
- Sanguine Purple Coneflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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