Is Smallflower Dwarf Flax safe for pets?

Yes, Smallflower Dwarf Flax (Hesperolinon Micranthum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Smallflower Dwarf Flax easy to care for?

Smallflower Dwarf Flax has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Smallflower Dwarf Flax grow indoors?

Smallflower Dwarf Flax is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Smallflower Dwarf Flax (Hesperolinon Micranthum) is a annual herb in the Linaceae 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.

Hesperolinon micranthum is an annual herb native and endemic to California, characterized by thin stems and small white to pink flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Smallflower Dwarf Flax

Hesperolinon Micranthum

Hesperolinon micranthum is an annual herb native and endemic to California, characterized by thin stems and small white to pink 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, rocky, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant planting

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Smallflower Dwarf Flax

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:Linaceae

Genus:Hesperolinon