Echinacea angustifolia

 
Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Common Name: Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower, Black Samson
Mature Height (ft): 12-15"
Mature Width: 4-6"

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Upright.
Mulch: Inorganic.

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Remarks

Echinacea angustifolia is the herbal echinacea. Native throughout most of the Midwest, and the Texas Panhandle. Very drought tolerant. It can be seen growing along roadsides and in nature generally. A good cut flower. The common name Black Samson refers to its roots. Not as showy as E. purpurea and newer introductions.

Use in Garden

Full sun, drought tolerant bed. Xeris strip. Native plant garden.

Maintenance

Deadhead after flowering if desired or allow to self-sow.