Is Virgin's Mantle safe for pets?

Yes, Virgin's Mantle (Fagonia Cretica) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Virgin's Mantle easy to care for?

Virgin's Mantle has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Virgin's Mantle grow indoors?

Virgin's Mantle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Virgin's Mantle (Fagonia Cretica) is a perennial herb in the Zygophyllaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Fagonia cretica is a creeping plant with star-shaped violet to light violet flowers, commonly found on rocky coastlines.

Last updated: February 2026

Virgin's Mantle

Fagonia Cretica

Fagonia cretica is a creeping plant with star-shaped violet to light violet flowers, commonly found on rocky coastlines.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Virgin's Mantle

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:Zygophyllaceae

Genus:Fagonia