Is Branching Phacelia safe for pets?

Yes, Branching Phacelia (Phacelia Ramosissima) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Branching Phacelia easy to care for?

Branching Phacelia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Branching Phacelia grow indoors?

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

Branching Phacelia (Phacelia Ramosissima) is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Phacelia ramosissima, known as Branching Phacelia, is a species in the Boraginaceae family native to western North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Branching Phacelia

Phacelia Ramosissima

Phacelia ramosissima, known as Branching Phacelia, is a species in the Boraginaceae family native to western North America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Branching 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