Is Sand-loving Monkeyflower safe for pets?

Yes, Sand-loving Monkeyflower (Erythranthe Arenaria) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Sand-loving Monkeyflower easy to care for?

Sand-loving Monkeyflower has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Sand-loving Monkeyflower grow indoors?

Sand-loving Monkeyflower is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Sand-loving Monkeyflower (Erythranthe Arenaria) is a annual herb in the Phrymaceae 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.

Erythranthe arenaria is an annual herbaceous plant native to California, known for its preference for sandy soils and its small, colorful flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Sand-loving Monkeyflower

Erythranthe Arenaria

Erythranthe arenaria is an annual herbaceous plant native to California, known for its preference for sandy soils and its small, colorful flowers.

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, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sand-loving Monkeyflower

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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:Phrymaceae

Genus:Erythranthe