Sabatia Species, Bitter Bloom, Pursh, Rose Gentian, Rosepink, Rose Pink

It grows wild on a huge eastern facing slope in acidic soil. The soil is rocky and has a lot of clay and iron in it. The area is somewhat...Read More open with some oaks, cherries, hickories, tulip poplars, and sweet gum trees dotting the hillside without blocking all of the sun.

This is a beautiful wildflower with beginning bloom in late June to July. The pink flowers really help to enhance the wildflower experience when paired with rudbeckias and Queen Anne's Lace (also blooming at this time).

This Sabatia species (and maybe all?) is native to the USA -- that Dave's Garden does not show nativity for each plant discussed, is a di...Read Moresappointment. In FL, it's documented in number of panhandle counties, but it's probably safe to say it's native to more than the USF plant atlas shows. Like all Sabatias, the blooms are gorgeous and make a lovely addition to any garden (all Sabatia natives prefer more wettish spots), but most encouraged for those having any interest in promoting native plant diversity.

Found some, mostly pink but a few white, growing along an abandoned development roadside in Asheville, NC. Beautiful, and an unusual colo...Read Morer to be blooming in late July here in the mountains. Hope to grow some from the seed.

Rose Gentian (Sabatia angularis) has been seen and photographed at Indiana Dunes State Park, Summer 2012.