Also known as Foxtail Grass · 47 gardener saves
Alopecurus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Alopecurus, the genus most gardeners know as foxtail grass. We track 1 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 1 most-saved Alopecurus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Alopecurus questions
How many types of Alopecurus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Alopecurus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 47 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Alopecurus grow in?
Across its varieties, Alopecurus covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Alopecurus bloom?
Most Alopecurus varieties bloom in early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Alopecurus 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
Alopecurus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Alopecurus 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.
