Is Willow-leaved Carline Thistle safe for pets?

Yes, Willow-leaved Carline Thistle (Carlina Salicifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Willow-leaved Carline Thistle easy to care for?

Willow-leaved Carline Thistle has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Willow-leaved Carline Thistle grow indoors?

Willow-leaved Carline Thistle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Willow-leaved Carline Thistle (Carlina Salicifolia) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carlina salicifolia is a species of thistle native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Last updated: February 2026

Willow-leaved Carline Thistle

Carlina Salicifolia

Carlina salicifolia is a species of thistle native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, drought tolerant groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Willow-leaved Carline Thistle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

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:Carlina