Also known as Sacred Flower of the Incas · 8 saves
Cantua
Cantua, the genus most gardeners know as sacred flower of the incas. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Cantua varieties
Species of Cantua
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Cantua in Sow
Save the Cantua you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Cantua questions
How many types of Cantua are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Cantua varieties. The most popular — ranked by 8 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Cantua grow in?
Across its varieties, Cantua covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Cantua bloom?
Most Cantua varieties bloom in spring to summer, mid-spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Cantua 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.