Also known as Mask Flower · 5 saves
Alonsoa
Alonsoa, the genus most gardeners know as mask flower. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Alonsoa varieties
Species of Alonsoa
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Alonsoa in Sow
Save the Alonsoa you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Alonsoa questions
How many types of Alonsoa are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Alonsoa varieties. The most popular — ranked by 5 real gardeners — 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.