Pinewoods Rose Gentian

Sabatiagentianoides

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sabatia (sa-BAY-shee-uh)
Species
gentianoides (jen-shee-uh-NOY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Coushatta, Louisiana

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