Also known as Siberian Cypress · 32 gardener saves
Microbiota: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Microbiota, the genus most gardeners know as siberian cypress. We track 1 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 1 most-saved Microbiota varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Microbiota questions
How many types of Microbiota are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Microbiota varieties. The most popular — ranked by 32 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Microbiota grow in?
Across its varieties, Microbiota covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Microbiota bloom?
Most Microbiota varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Microbiota 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.
Keep exploring
Microbiota shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Microbiota 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.
