Is Wild Canterbury Bells safe for pets?

Yes, Wild Canterbury Bells (Phacelia Minor) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Wild Canterbury Bells easy to care for?

Wild Canterbury Bells has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Wild Canterbury Bells grow indoors?

Wild Canterbury Bells is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Wild Canterbury Bells (Phacelia Minor) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia minor is an annual herb native to California, characterized by erect stems and purple bell-shaped flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Wild Canterbury Bells

Phacelia Minor

Phacelia minor is an annual herb native to California, characterized by erect stems and purple bell-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wild Canterbury Bells

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