Also known as Meadowfoam · 51 gardener saves
Limnanthes: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Limnanthes, the genus most gardeners know as meadowfoam. We track 2 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 2 most-saved Limnanthes varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Limnanthes questions
How many types of Limnanthes are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Limnanthes varieties. The most popular — ranked by 51 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Limnanthes grow in?
Across its varieties, Limnanthes covers USDA Zones 5–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Limnanthes bloom?
Most Limnanthes varieties bloom in late spring, spring to summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Limnanthes 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 Limnanthes 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.
