Black Samson

Echinacea angustifolia, commonly known as black samson or narrow-leaved purple coneflower, is a perennial wildflower native to the central United States. It’s renowned for its striking, daisy-like purple flowers with prominent spiky centers. The plant typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet and thrives in dry prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. In addition to its medicinal uses, Echinacea angustifolia is also cherished for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies with its vibrant blooms. However, due to habitat loss and overharvesting, wild populations of black samson have declined, prompting conservation efforts to preserve this culturally and ecologically significant plant species.