Is Balsam-bog safe for pets?

Yes, Balsam-bog (Bolax Gummifera) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Balsam-bog easy to care for?

Balsam-bog has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Balsam-bog grow indoors?

Balsam-bog is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Balsam-bog (Bolax Gummifera) is a perennial groundcover in the Apiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Bolax gummifera is an evergreen perennial subshrub forming dense, cushion-like mats.

Last updated: February 2026

Balsam-bog

Bolax Gummifera

Bolax gummifera is an evergreen perennial subshrub forming dense, cushion-like mats.

Quick Facts

Type

groundcover

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Balsam-bog

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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:Apiaceae

Genus:Bolax