Also known as Cape Cowslip · 9 gardener saves
Lachenalia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Lachenalia, the genus most gardeners know as cape cowslip. 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 Lachenalia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Lachenalia questions
How many types of Lachenalia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Lachenalia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 9 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Lachenalia grow in?
Across its varieties, Lachenalia covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Lachenalia bloom?
Most Lachenalia varieties bloom in winter. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lachenalia 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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Lachenalia shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Lachenalia 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.
