Also known as False Rue Anemone · 32 gardener saves

Isopyrum: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Isopyrum, the genus most gardeners know as false rue anemone. 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 4–8Shade friendly

The 1 most-saved Isopyrum varieties

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

Isopyrum questions

How many types of Isopyrum are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Isopyrum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 32 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Isopyrum grow in?

Across its varieties, Isopyrum 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 Isopyrum bloom?

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

Which Isopyrum 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 Isopyrum 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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