Also known as Porterweed · 4 gardener saves
Stachytarpheta: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Stachytarpheta, the genus most gardeners know as porterweed. 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 Stachytarpheta varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Stachytarpheta questions
How many types of Stachytarpheta are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Stachytarpheta varieties. The most popular — ranked by 4 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Stachytarpheta grow in?
Across its varieties, Stachytarpheta 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 Stachytarpheta bloom?
Most Stachytarpheta varieties bloom in mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Stachytarpheta 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.

