Also known as False Pimpernel · 35 gardener saves
Lindernia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Lindernia, the genus most gardeners know as false pimpernel. 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 Lindernia varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Lindernia questions
How many types of Lindernia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Lindernia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 35 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Lindernia grow in?
Across its varieties, Lindernia 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 Lindernia bloom?
Most Lindernia varieties bloom in mid-summer, late spring to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lindernia 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.


