Slender Rose Gentian
Sabatia campanulata
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
PA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Slender rose gentian is a delicate native wildflower that produces pink, star-shaped blooms from summer through early fall. This compact perennial forms neat clumps with narrow stems and small leaves, creating an airy, graceful appearance in sunny gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Slender Rose Gentian takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage
- Wildflower appearance may seem unmanicured
- Small delicate flowers can appear sparse
Wildlife value
The pink flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the late summer blooming period when many other native plants have finished flowering.
Common questions
- How much sun does Slender Rose Gentian need?
- Slender Rose Gentian grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Slender Rose Gentian bloom?
- Slender Rose Gentian blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Slender Rose Gentian native?
- Slender Rose Gentian (Sabatia campanulata) is native to PA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Slender Rose Gentian attract?
- Slender Rose Gentian draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Slender Rose Gentian HOA-friendly?
- Slender Rose Gentian takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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