Also known as Goat's Rue · 52 gardener saves
Tephrosia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Tephrosia, the genus most gardeners know as goat's rue. 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 Tephrosia varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Tephrosia questions
How many types of Tephrosia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Tephrosia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 52 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Tephrosia grow in?
Across its varieties, Tephrosia covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Tephrosia bloom?
Most Tephrosia varieties bloom in late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Tephrosia 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 Tephrosia 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.
