Is Weasel's Snout safe for pets?

Yes, Weasel's Snout (Misopates Orontium) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Weasel's Snout easy to care for?

Weasel's Snout has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Weasel's Snout grow indoors?

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

Weasel's Snout (Misopates Orontium) is a annual herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Misopates orontium is a herbaceous annual plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to disturbed ground in Europe.

Last updated: February 2026

Weasel's Snout

Misopates Orontium

Misopates orontium is a herbaceous annual plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to disturbed ground in Europe.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Weasel's Snout

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:Plantaginaceae

Genus:Misopates