Is Least Gagea safe for pets?

Yes, Least Gagea (Gagea Minima) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Least Gagea easy to care for?

Least Gagea has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Least Gagea grow indoors?

Least Gagea is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Least Gagea (Gagea Minima) is a perennial bulb in the Liliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Gagea minima is a small bulb-forming perennial plant with bright lemon yellow flowers, native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Last updated: February 2026

Least Gagea

Gagea Minima

Gagea minima is a small bulb-forming perennial plant with bright lemon yellow flowers, native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Quick Facts

Type

bulb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, early spring color, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Least Gagea

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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:Liliaceae

Genus:Gagea