How much sun does Texas Star need?

Texas Star grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Texas Star bloom?

Texas Star blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Texas Star native?

Texas Star (Sabatia campestris) is native to AR, IA, IL, KS and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Texas Star attract?

Texas Star draws bees and butterflies.

Is Texas Star HOA-friendly?

Texas Star takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Texas Star

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Sabatia campestris

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Texas Star (Sabatia campestris) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AR, IA, IL, KS and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Texas star is a compact annual wildflower that produces bright pink, star-shaped blooms throughout the summer months. This prairie native reaches 1-2 feet tall with a neat, upright growth habit and requires full sun with moderate watering.

In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Star takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual lifespan creates gaps in plantings
Wildflower appearance may seem too informal

Wildlife value

The showy pink flowers attract bees and butterflies during the long summer blooming period from June through August.

Common questions

How much sun does Texas Star need?: Texas Star grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Texas Star bloom?: Texas Star blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Texas Star native?: Texas Star (Sabatia campestris) is native to AR, IA, IL, KS and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Texas Star attract?: Texas Star draws bees and butterflies.
Is Texas Star HOA-friendly?: Texas Star 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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