Is Schleicher's Fumitory safe for pets?

Yes, Schleicher's Fumitory (Fumaria Schleicheri) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Schleicher's Fumitory easy to care for?

Schleicher's Fumitory has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Schleicher's Fumitory grow indoors?

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

Schleicher's Fumitory (Fumaria Schleicheri) is a annual herb in the Papaveraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Fumaria schleicheri is an annual herbaceous plant in the Papaveraceae family, known for its self-supporting growth and simple broad leaves.

Last updated: February 2026

Schleicher's Fumitory

Fumaria Schleicheri

Fumaria schleicheri is an annual herbaceous plant in the Papaveraceae family, known for its self-supporting growth and simple broad leaves.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Schleicher's Fumitory

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:Papaveraceae

Genus:Fumaria