Also known as Ironwort · 4 gardener saves

Sideritis: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Sideritis, the genus most gardeners know as ironwort. 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.

1 varietiesZones 8–10Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Sideritis varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Sideritis questions

How many types of Sideritis are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Sideritis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 4 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Sideritis grow in?

Across its varieties, Sideritis covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Sideritis bloom?

Most Sideritis varieties bloom in summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Sideritis 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.

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Design with Sideritis 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.

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