Is Hubby's Phacelia safe for pets?

Yes, Hubby's Phacelia (Phacelia Hubbyi) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hubby's Phacelia easy to care for?

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

Can Hubby's Phacelia grow indoors?

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

Hubby's Phacelia (Phacelia Hubbyi) is a annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia hubbyi is an annual herb endemic to California, known for its spreading or upright habit and lavender to white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Hubby's Phacelia

Phacelia Hubbyi

Phacelia hubbyi is an annual herb endemic to California, known for its spreading or upright habit and lavender to white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hubby'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:Hydrophyllaceae

Genus:Phacelia