Is Desert Snapdragon safe for pets?

Yes, Desert Snapdragon (Mohavea Breviflora) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Desert Snapdragon easy to care for?

Desert Snapdragon has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Desert Snapdragon grow indoors?

Desert Snapdragon is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Desert Snapdragon (Mohavea Breviflora) is a annual herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Mohavea breviflora is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its snapdragon-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Desert Snapdragon

Mohavea Breviflora

Mohavea breviflora is an annual herb native to California and western North America, known for its snapdragon-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Desert Snapdragon

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:Mohavea