Sanguine Purple Coneflower Texas Native Mexican Elderberry

Mexican Elderberry

Once they’ve bloomed

slow-growing evergreen succulent that resembles a tree-like shrub

It features charming

It features numerous flexible stems that gracefully extend outward from the base

Sanguine Purple Coneflower Texas Native Mexican ElderberryEchinacea 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.