Also known as Goji Berry · 59 saves
Lycium
Lycium, the genus most gardeners know as goji berry. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 1 most-saved Lycium varieties
Species of Lycium
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Lycium in Sow
Save the Lycium you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Lycium questions
How many types of Lycium are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Lycium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 59 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Lycium grow in?
Across its varieties, Lycium covers USDA Zones 5–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Lycium bloom?
Most Lycium varieties bloom in early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lycium 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.