Is Yellow-staining Collomia safe for pets?

Yes, Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia Tinctoria) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Yellow-staining Collomia easy to care for?

Yellow-staining Collomia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Yellow-staining Collomia grow indoors?

Yellow-staining Collomia is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Yellow-staining Collomia (Collomia Tinctoria) is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Collomia tinctoria is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its slender branched stems and yellowish flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Yellow-staining Collomia

Collomia Tinctoria

Collomia tinctoria is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its slender branched stems and yellowish flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow-staining Collomia

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:Polemoniaceae

Genus:Collomia