Is Dyer's Rocket safe for pets?

Yes, Dyer's Rocket (Reseda Luteola) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dyer's Rocket easy to care for?

Dyer's Rocket has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Dyer's Rocket grow indoors?

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

Dyer's Rocket (Reseda Luteola) is a 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 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Reseda luteola is a flowering plant species in the family Resedaceae, known for its use as a source of yellow dye.

Last updated: February 2026

Dyer's Rocket

Reseda Luteola

Reseda luteola is a flowering plant species in the family Resedaceae, known for its use as a source of yellow dye.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

biennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, natural dye source, pollinator attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dyer's Rocket

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