Is Sagebrush False Dandelion safe for pets?

Yes, Sagebrush False Dandelion (Nothocalais Troximoides) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Sagebrush False Dandelion easy to care for?

Sagebrush False Dandelion has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Sagebrush False Dandelion grow indoors?

Sagebrush False Dandelion is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Sagebrush False Dandelion (Nothocalais Troximoides) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Nothocalais troximoides is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae known as sagebrush false dandelion.

Last updated: February 2026

Sagebrush False Dandelion

Nothocalais Troximoides

Nothocalais troximoides is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae known as sagebrush false dandelion.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, drought tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sagebrush False Dandelion

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:Asteraceae

Genus:Nothocalais