Also known as Crown Flower · 2 gardener saves

Calotropis: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Calotropis, the genus most gardeners know as crown flower. 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.

1 varietiesZones 10–10Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Calotropis varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Calotropis questions

How many types of Calotropis are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Calotropis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Calotropis grow in?

Across its varieties, Calotropis covers USDA Zones 10–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Calotropis bloom?

Most Calotropis varieties bloom in year-round in warm climates. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Calotropis 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.

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Design with Calotropis 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.

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