Also known as Meadowfoam · 64 saves
Limnanthes
Limnanthes, the genus most gardeners know as meadowfoam. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Limnanthes varieties
Species of Limnanthes
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Limnanthes in Sow
Save the Limnanthes you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Limnanthes questions
How many types of Limnanthes are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Limnanthes varieties. The most popular — ranked by 64 real gardeners — 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.