Also known as Yacon · 1 gardener saves
Smallanthus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Smallanthus, the genus most gardeners know as yacon. 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 Smallanthus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Smallanthus questions
How many types of Smallanthus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Smallanthus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Smallanthus grow in?
Across its varieties, Smallanthus covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Smallanthus bloom?
Most Smallanthus varieties bloom in late summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Smallanthus 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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Smallanthus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Smallanthus 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.
