Quick answer: Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) (Sabatia campestris) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Dry or moist sandy |
| Bloom | Apr-Jul |
| Height | Up to 20 in |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
none; readily self-seeds into colonies (beneficial for meadows)
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Texas star (prairie rose-gentian)
Where is Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) native?
Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) (Sabatia campestris) is native to Oklahoma. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) bloom?
Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) blooms Apr-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) need?
Light: Part shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Dry or moist sandy. Mature height: Up to 20 in.
Is Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Texas star (prairie rose-gentian) is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Texas star (prairie rose-gentian)?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Sabatia campestris by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Texas star (prairie rose-gentian).
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- Texas bluebonnet (state flower) Lupinus texensis
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