Sabatia Species, Plymouth Gentian, Plymouth Rose Gentian
Sabatiakennedyana

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sabatia (sa-BAY-shee-uh)
Species: kennedyana (ken-nee-dee-AH-hun)

Synonym:Sabatia dodecandra var. kennedyana

Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible