Also known as Goldenseal · 44 gardener saves
Hydrastis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Hydrastis, the genus most gardeners know as goldenseal. 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 Hydrastis varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Hydrastis questions
How many types of Hydrastis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Hydrastis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 44 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Hydrastis grow in?
Across its varieties, Hydrastis covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Hydrastis bloom?
Most Hydrastis varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Hydrastis 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 Hydrastis 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.
