Is Barbed Berkheya safe for pets?

Yes, Barbed Berkheya (Berkheya Barbata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Barbed Berkheya easy to care for?

Barbed Berkheya has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Barbed Berkheya grow indoors?

Barbed Berkheya is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Barbed Berkheya (Berkheya Barbata) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A perennial herbaceous species of thistle native to South Africa, notable for its barbed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Barbed Berkheya

Berkheya Barbata

A perennial herbaceous species of thistle native to South Africa, notable for its barbed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, erosion control, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Barbed Berkheya

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Prune

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Berkheya