Is White Mignonette safe for pets?

Yes, White Mignonette (Reseda Alba) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is White Mignonette easy to care for?

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

Can White Mignonette grow indoors?

White Mignonette is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

White Mignonette (Reseda Alba) is a annual or biennial herb in the Resedaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Reseda alba is a species of flowering plant known for its spikelike racemes of fragrant white flowers, commonly grown as an ornamental.

Last updated: February 2026

White Mignonette

Reseda Alba

Reseda alba is a species of flowering plant known for its spikelike racemes of fragrant white flowers, commonly grown as an ornamental.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual or biennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, fragrance, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Mignonette

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:Resedaceae

Genus:Reseda