Also known as Cress · 1 saves
Lepidium
Lepidium, the genus most gardeners know as cress. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Lepidium varieties
2 species of Lepidium
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Lepidium in Sow
Save the Lepidium you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Lepidium questions
How many types of Lepidium are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Lepidium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Lepidium grow in?
Across its varieties, Lepidium covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Lepidium bloom?
Most Lepidium varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lepidium 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.