Is Caterpillar Phacelia safe for pets?

Yes, Caterpillar Phacelia (Phacelia Cicutaria) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Caterpillar Phacelia easy to care for?

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

Can Caterpillar Phacelia grow indoors?

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

Caterpillar Phacelia (Phacelia Cicutaria) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia cicutaria is an annual herb native to California, found mainly in chaparral plant communities and often in burnt areas.

Last updated: February 2026

Caterpillar Phacelia

Phacelia Cicutaria

Phacelia cicutaria is an annual herb native to California, found mainly in chaparral plant communities and often in burnt areas.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Caterpillar Phacelia

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:Boraginaceae

Genus:Phacelia