Texas Star
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Texas Star
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Sabatia campestris
Sabatia campestris
Meadow Pink, Prairie Rose-gentian
Southern US
1
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1.5 feet
1
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1.5 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering


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About This Plant
Prefers well-drained soils in a variety of light situations. Texas-star or prairie rose-gentian is a smooth annual plant, to 20 in., with slender, widely spaced branches. The 2 in. flower is five-petaled and pink with a yellow center. The showy flowers occur at ends of branches and on long axillary stalks. Opposite leaves clasp the stems.
Sow seed as soon as it is ripe in late summer or early autumn in sand or loam. Best with summer water when blooming.
Once started, will self sow and develop into large colonies of pink stars. Meadow Pink usually forms large colonies by readily self-seeding.
Maintenance
Collect seeds to sow in late summer.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
1-1.5' H, 1-1.5' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
- Lupinus texensis, L.subcarnosus, L.havardii
- Gaillardia pulchella
- Euphorbia marginata
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