Texas Star
Sabatia campestris
Last reviewed: July 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.
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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