Also known as Star-scaled Fern · 18 gardener saves
Astrolepis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Astrolepis, the genus most gardeners know as star-scaled fern. 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 Astrolepis varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Astrolepis questions
How many types of Astrolepis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Astrolepis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 18 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Astrolepis grow in?
Across its varieties, Astrolepis covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Astrolepis bloom?
Most Astrolepis varieties bloom in late summer, late fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Astrolepis 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
Astrolepis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Astrolepis 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.
