Also known as Blue-eyed Mary · 4 gardener saves
Collinsia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Collinsia, the genus most gardeners know as blue-eyed mary. 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.
The 1 most-saved Collinsia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Collinsia questions
How many types of Collinsia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Collinsia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 4 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Collinsia grow in?
Across its varieties, Collinsia covers USDA Zones 7–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Collinsia bloom?
Most Collinsia varieties bloom in mid to late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Collinsia 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
Collinsia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Collinsia 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.
