Also known as Sundrops · 87 gardener saves
Calylophus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Calylophus, the genus most gardeners know as sundrops. 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 Calylophus varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Calylophus questions
How many types of Calylophus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Calylophus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 87 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Calylophus grow in?
Across its varieties, Calylophus 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 Calylophus bloom?
Most Calylophus varieties bloom in late spring, summer, late spring to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Calylophus 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
Calylophus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Calylophus 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.
