Also known as Winter Cress · 0 saves
Barbarea
Barbarea, the genus most gardeners know as winter cress. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 1 most-saved Barbarea varieties
Species of Barbarea
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Barbarea in Sow
Save the Barbarea you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Barbarea questions
How many types of Barbarea are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Barbarea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 0 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Barbarea grow in?
Across its varieties, Barbarea covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Barbarea bloom?
Most Barbarea varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Barbarea 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.