Slender Rose Gentian
Sabatia campanulata
Last reviewed: June 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.
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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