Black Samson
Echinacea angustifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Black Samson (Echinacea angustifolia) is a perennial forb native to CO, IA, KS, LA and 10 more states. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw butterflies and bees. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
18"–24" H × 9"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO, IA, KS, LA and 10 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Black Samson is a compact native coneflower that produces purple daisy-like blooms from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and goes dormant in winter, returning each spring with fresh growth.
Growing Black Samson
Grow Black Samson in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and spread 9 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Black Samson 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 flowers attract butterflies and native bees throughout the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and other birds in fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Black Samson need?
- Black Samson grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Black Samson bloom?
- Black Samson blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Black Samson native?
- Black Samson (Echinacea angustifolia) is native to CO, IA, KS, LA and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Black Samson attract?
- Black Samson draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Black Samson HOA-friendly?
- Black Samson 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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