Is Common October-flower safe for pets?

Yes, Common October-flower (Polygonella Polygama) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Common October-flower easy to care for?

Common October-flower has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Common October-flower grow indoors?

Common October-flower is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Common October-flower (Polygonella Polygama) is a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A slender, upright perennial known for its profusion of tiny white flowers in autumn.

Last updated: February 2026

Common October-flower

Polygonella Polygama

A slender, upright perennial known for its profusion of tiny white flowers in autumn.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common October-flower

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:Polygonaceae

Genus:Polygonella