Is Calistoga Pincushionplant safe for pets?

Yes, Calistoga Pincushionplant (Navarretia Heterodoxa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Calistoga Pincushionplant easy to care for?

Calistoga Pincushionplant has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Calistoga Pincushionplant grow indoors?

Calistoga Pincushionplant is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Calistoga Pincushionplant (Navarretia Heterodoxa) is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Navarretia heterodoxa is an annual herb native and endemic to California.

Last updated: February 2026

Calistoga Pincushionplant

Navarretia Heterodoxa

Navarretia heterodoxa is an annual herb native and endemic to California.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Calistoga Pincushionplant

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:Polemoniaceae

Genus:Navarretia