Is Heart-leaved Monkeyflower safe for pets?

Yes, Heart-leaved Monkeyflower (Erythranthe Cordata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Heart-leaved Monkeyflower easy to care for?

Heart-leaved Monkeyflower has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Heart-leaved Monkeyflower grow indoors?

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

Heart-leaved Monkeyflower (Erythranthe Cordata) is a annual herb in the Phrymaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Erythranthe cordata is an annual herbaceous plant known for its heart-shaped leaves and small, delicate flowers, native to parts of North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Heart-leaved Monkeyflower

Erythranthe Cordata

Erythranthe cordata is an annual herbaceous plant known for its heart-shaped leaves and small, delicate flowers, native to parts of North America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Heart-leaved Monkeyflower

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Prune

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Fertilize

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Repot

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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:Phrymaceae

Genus:Erythranthe