Also known as Niger Seed · 0 gardener saves

Guizotia: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Guizotia, the genus most gardeners know as niger seed. 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 varietiesMostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Guizotia varieties

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

Guizotia questions

How many types of Guizotia are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Guizotia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 0 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

When does Guizotia bloom?

Most Guizotia varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Guizotia 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 Guizotia 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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