Also known as Sundew · 1 gardener saves
Drosera: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Drosera, the genus most gardeners know as sundew. 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 Drosera varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Drosera questions
How many types of Drosera are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Drosera varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Drosera grow in?
Across its varieties, Drosera 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 Drosera bloom?
Most Drosera varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Drosera 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
Drosera shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Drosera 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.
