Is Parry's Phacelia safe for pets?

Yes, Parry's Phacelia (Phacelia Parryi) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Parry's Phacelia easy to care for?

Parry's Phacelia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Parry's Phacelia grow indoors?

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

Parry's Phacelia (Phacelia Parryi) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia parryi is an annual herb native to California and western North America, characterized by erect stems and glandular hairs.

Last updated: February 2026

Parry's Phacelia

Phacelia Parryi

Phacelia parryi is an annual herb native to California and western North America, characterized by erect stems and glandular hairs.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, slope stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Parry'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