Is Mountain Red-root Cryptantha safe for pets?

Yes, Mountain Red-root Cryptantha (Eremocarya Lepida) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Mountain Red-root Cryptantha easy to care for?

Mountain Red-root Cryptantha has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Mountain Red-root Cryptantha grow indoors?

Mountain Red-root Cryptantha is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mountain Red-root Cryptantha (Eremocarya Lepida) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eremocarya lepida is an annual herb native to California, belonging to the Boraginaceae family.

Last updated: February 2026

Mountain Red-root Cryptantha

Eremocarya Lepida

Eremocarya lepida is an annual herb native to California, belonging to the Boraginaceae family.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mountain Red-root Cryptantha

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Prune

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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:Boraginaceae

Genus:Eremocarya