Elliott's Rosegentian (Sabatia elliotii)

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

Sabatia elliotii is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 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 and can grow in very acid 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

Pine barrens. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)