Bitter Bloom, Rosepink

Sabatia angularis

Physical Characteristics

Sabatia angularis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. 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.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - New York to Ontario, south to Florida and Louisiana.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea A tonic tea is obtained from the plant[4, 61]. The part of the plant is not specified.

Medicinal Uses

Antiperiodic Tonic Antiperiodic, tonic[4, 61]. Used as a bitter stomachic, similar in its action to Gentiana lutea[207]. An infusion of the plant has been used to treat period pains[257].

Known Hazards

None known