According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "This hosta has also been known as 'Samson', but the published name (ibid) is 'Sam Son'. It was on display at the 1988 National Convention of The American Hosta Society in Michigan (also labeled there as 'Sam Son')."

There is an image of a plant labeled 'Samson' on the Hosta Library. From the photo on the HL website, it appears to be a giant size hosta with heavily corrugated dark blue-green leaves. It bears white flowers. This non-registered cultivar was originated by Clarence Owens of Michigan.