Also known as Woad · 21 gardener saves
Isatis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Isatis, the genus most gardeners know as woad. 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 Isatis varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Isatis questions
How many types of Isatis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Isatis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 21 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Isatis grow in?
Across its varieties, Isatis covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Isatis bloom?
Most Isatis varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Isatis 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
Isatis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Isatis 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.
