Also known as Mask Flower · 3 gardener saves
Alonsoa: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Alonsoa, the genus most gardeners know as mask flower. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Alonsoa varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Alonsoa questions
How many types of Alonsoa are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Alonsoa varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Alonsoa grow in?
Across its varieties, Alonsoa covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Alonsoa bloom?
Most Alonsoa varieties bloom in summer to fall, early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Alonsoa should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
By hardiness zone
Design with Alonsoa in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
