Also known as Barbara's Buttons · 90 saves
Marshallia
Marshallia, the genus most gardeners know as barbara's buttons. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Marshallia varieties
Species of Marshallia
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Marshallia in Sow
Save the Marshallia you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Marshallia questions
How many types of Marshallia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Marshallia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 90 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Marshallia grow in?
Across its varieties, Marshallia covers USDA Zones 5–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Marshallia bloom?
Most Marshallia varieties bloom in late spring to early summer, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Marshallia 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.