Also known as Billy Buttons · 5 gardener saves
Craspedia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Craspedia, the genus most gardeners know as billy buttons. 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 Craspedia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Craspedia questions
How many types of Craspedia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Craspedia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 5 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Craspedia grow in?
Across its varieties, Craspedia 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 Craspedia bloom?
Most Craspedia varieties bloom in summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Craspedia 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.

