Is Badlands Mule-ears safe for pets?

Yes, Badlands Mule-ears (Scabrethia Scabra) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Badlands Mule-ears easy to care for?

Badlands Mule-ears has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Badlands Mule-ears grow indoors?

Badlands Mule-ears is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Badlands Mule-ears (Scabrethia Scabra) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A perennial herb or subshrub native to the western United States, known for its mounding habit and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Badlands Mule-ears

Scabrethia Scabra

A perennial herb or subshrub native to the western United States, known for its mounding habit and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, erosion control, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Badlands Mule-ears

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Prune

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Fertilize

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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:Asteraceae

Genus:Scabrethia