Prairie Rose Gentian (Sabatia campestris)

Family: Gentianaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sabatia campestris is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tonic tea is obtained from the plant. The part of the plant is not specified. — A tonic tea is obtained from the plant.; The part of the plant is not specified.

Habitat & North American Range

Prairies and fields. Open ground, edges of woods and roadsides, mainly in clay soils but also in sands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)