Is Little Indian Breadroot safe for pets?

Yes, Little Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum Hypogaeum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Little Indian Breadroot easy to care for?

Little Indian Breadroot has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Little Indian Breadroot grow indoors?

Little Indian Breadroot is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Little Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum Hypogaeum) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pediomelum hypogaeum is a native perennial forb known for its subterranean tuberous root and purple flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Little Indian Breadroot

Pediomelum Hypogaeum

Pediomelum hypogaeum is a native perennial forb known for its subterranean tuberous root and purple flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, black soil prairie

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little Indian Breadroot

Jan

Prune

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Fertilize

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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:Fabaceae

Genus:Pediomelum