Is Coville's Phacelia safe for pets?

Yes, Coville's Phacelia (Phacelia Covillei) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Coville's Phacelia easy to care for?

Coville's Phacelia has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Coville's Phacelia grow indoors?

Coville's Phacelia is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Coville's Phacelia (Phacelia Covillei) is a annual/biennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia covillei is a slender annual or biennial herb native to floodplains and adjacent forests in parts of the eastern United States.

Last updated: February 2026

Coville's Phacelia

Phacelia Covillei

Phacelia covillei is a slender annual or biennial herb native to floodplains and adjacent forests in parts of the eastern United States.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual/biennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Coville's 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