Texas Star
Sabatia campestris
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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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