Also known as Damianita · 2 gardener saves

Chrysactinia: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Chrysactinia, the genus most gardeners know as damianita. 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 8–10Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Chrysactinia varieties

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

Chrysactinia questions

How many types of Chrysactinia are there?

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

What zones does Chrysactinia grow in?

Across its varieties, Chrysactinia covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Chrysactinia bloom?

Most Chrysactinia varieties bloom in spring to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Chrysactinia 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 Chrysactinia 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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