Is Whole-leaved Scabious safe for pets?

Yes, Whole-leaved Scabious (Knautia Integrifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Whole-leaved Scabious easy to care for?

Whole-leaved Scabious has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Whole-leaved Scabious grow indoors?

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

Whole-leaved Scabious (Knautia Integrifolia) is a annual herb in the Caprifoliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Knautia integrifolia is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southern Europe to Israel, thriving in temperate biomes.

Last updated: February 2026

Whole-leaved Scabious

Knautia Integrifolia

Knautia integrifolia is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southern Europe to Israel, thriving in temperate biomes.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Whole-leaved Scabious

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Prune

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Fertilize

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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:Caprifoliaceae

Genus:Knautia