Also known as Water Pennywort · 4 gardener saves

Hydrocotyle: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Hydrocotyle, the genus most gardeners know as water pennywort. 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 varietiesZones 6–10Shade friendly

The 1 most-saved Hydrocotyle varieties

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

Hydrocotyle questions

How many types of Hydrocotyle are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Hydrocotyle varieties. The most popular — ranked by 4 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Hydrocotyle grow in?

Across its varieties, Hydrocotyle covers USDA Zones 6–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Hydrocotyle bloom?

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

Which Hydrocotyle 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 Hydrocotyle 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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