Also known as Sow Thistle · 1 gardener saves
Sonchus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Sonchus, the genus most gardeners know as sow thistle. 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 Sonchus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Sonchus questions
How many types of Sonchus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Sonchus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Sonchus grow in?
Across its varieties, Sonchus 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 Sonchus bloom?
Most Sonchus varieties bloom in spring to summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Sonchus 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
Sonchus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Sonchus 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.
