Is Nashville Breadroot safe for pets?

Yes, Nashville Breadroot (Pediomelum Subacaule) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Nashville Breadroot easy to care for?

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

Can Nashville Breadroot grow indoors?

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

Nashville Breadroot (Pediomelum Subacaule) is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pediomelum subacaule is a perennial herbaceous plant native to limestone cedar glades in parts of Eastern North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Nashville Breadroot

Pediomelum Subacaule

Pediomelum subacaule is a perennial herbaceous plant native to limestone cedar glades in parts of Eastern North America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

6-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, gravelly, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, specialized habitat plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Nashville Breadroot

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:Fabaceae

Genus:Pediomelum