Also known as Cup and Saucer Vine · 5 saves
Cobaea
Cobaea, the genus most gardeners know as cup and saucer vine. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 1 most-saved Cobaea varieties
Species of Cobaea
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Cobaea in Sow
Save the Cobaea you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Cobaea questions
How many types of Cobaea are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Cobaea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 5 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Cobaea grow in?
Across its varieties, Cobaea 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 Cobaea bloom?
Most Cobaea varieties bloom in summer to frost. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Cobaea 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.