Sonia, Sonja, Sonya

Meaning, Origin: Sonia and its varaints are Russian forms of the name Sophia, meaning wise.

Apple Sonya. A deciduous tree with oval green apples that have a heavy red blush. Info at Sonya, (11-11-16).

Aristea Sonja (eklonii). A rhizomatous perennial blue flowers. Info at SM Growers, (1-10-16).

Aster Sonia. An herbaceous perennial with bright pinkish-purple daisy-like flowers. Info at Pic Vert, (11-16-16).

Calluna Sonja. An evergreen groundcover with pale lavender flowers. Info at Heide, (11-3-16); Hachmann, (11-16-16).

Dendrobium Sonia Sweet Dream. An orchid with deep orchid-pink flowers. Info at Sobha, (2015).

Dianthus Sonia. An herbaceous perennial with pale yellow double flowers. Info at Allwoods, (2015).

Hedera Sonja. An evergreen vine with pointy green leaves. Info at Lierres, (11-10-16).

Helianthus Sonja. A large annual with bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Info at Benary, (2013); Seedaholic, (11-10-16).

Hemerocallis Sonia’s Smile. An herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers. Info at Lily Farm, (2015).

Iris Sonja’s Selah (Bearded). A rhizomatous perennial with white and shrimp-red flowers. Info at Schreiners, (2015); Blue J Iris, (2015).

Osteospermum Sunny Sonja (ecklonis). An herbaceous perennial with deep pink daisy like flowers that have pinched petals. Info at SM Growers, (1-10-16).

Polemonium Sonia’s Bluebell (reptans). An herbaceous perennial with clear fragrant blue flowers that are white in the center. Info at Beeches, (2015); Hoffie, (2015); Hessenhof, (11-10-16).

Primula Sonya (pubescens). An herbaceous perennial with pale cream flowers. Info at Peninsula, (2015).

Rosa Countess Sonja (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with medium pink flowers that have darker outer petals. Info at Palatine, (2013).

Rosa Sonia (grandiflora &/or hybrid tea). Aka Sweet Promise, Sonja. A deciduous shrub with pastel salmon pink flowers. Info at Roses Unlimited, (1-3-16); Heirloom, (2015); Roses Loubert, (1-3-16).

Rosa Sonia Sunblaze. A deciduous miniature shrub with salmon-pink flowers. Info at Brighter Blooms, (2015).

Rosa Sonia Supreme. A deciduous shrub with dark salmon-pink flowers. Info at Heirloom, (2015).

Rubus Sonya’s Parasol (pentalobis). A creeping groundcover with variegated leaves. Known as groundcover but also produces small orange edible raspberries. Info at Broken Arrow, (11-16-16).

Sempervivum Sonja. A succulent rosette of bronzey leaves. Info at SMG, (11-16-16).

Spathiphyllum Sonya. A foliage plant with glossy green leaves and white spathe flowers. Info at Costa, (11-16-16).

Vanda Sonia Blue. An orchid with pink flowers with a heavy netted purple overlay. Info at T&G, (11-16-16).

Veronica Sonja. An herbaceous perennial with spikes of pink flowers. Info at Nature Hills, (11-16-16).