Is Round-leaved Wintergreen safe for pets?

Yes, Round-leaved Wintergreen (Pyrola Rotundifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Round-leaved Wintergreen easy to care for?

Round-leaved Wintergreen has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or full_shade or dappled_shade light.

Can Round-leaved Wintergreen grow indoors?

Round-leaved Wintergreen is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Round-leaved Wintergreen (Pyrola Rotundifolia) is a perennial herb in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pyrola rotundifolia is an evergreen perennial herb known for its round, basal leaves and nodding bell-shaped flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Round-leaved Wintergreen

Pyrola Rotundifolia

Pyrola rotundifolia is an evergreen perennial herb known for its round, basal leaves and nodding bell-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade

Hardiness Zones

4-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Round-leaved Wintergreen

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Prune

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Fertilize

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Repot

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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:Ericaceae

Genus:Pyrola