Also known as Hart's-tongue Fern · 43 gardener saves
Phyllitis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Phyllitis, the genus most gardeners know as hart's-tongue fern. 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 Phyllitis varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Phyllitis questions
How many types of Phyllitis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Phyllitis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 43 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Phyllitis grow in?
Across its varieties, Phyllitis 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 Phyllitis bloom?
Most Phyllitis varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Phyllitis 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
Phyllitis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Phyllitis 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.
