Is Skunkbush safe for pets?

Yes, Skunkbush (Navarretia Squarrosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Skunkbush easy to care for?

Skunkbush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Skunkbush grow indoors?

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

Skunkbush (Navarretia Squarrosa) is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Navarretia squarrosa is a spreading annual plant from North America noted for its skunk-like odor.

Last updated: February 2026

Skunkbush

Navarretia Squarrosa

Navarretia squarrosa is a spreading annual plant from North America noted for its skunk-like odor.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Skunkbush

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