Is Scorpion's-tail safe for pets?

Yes, Scorpion's-tail (Scorpiurus Vermiculatus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Scorpion's-tail easy to care for?

Scorpion's-tail has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Scorpion's-tail grow indoors?

Scorpion's-tail is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Scorpion's-tail (Scorpiurus Vermiculatus) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Scorpiurus vermiculatus is an annual legume known for its distinctive curled seed pods resembling caterpillars.

Last updated: February 2026

Scorpion's-tail

Scorpiurus Vermiculatus

Scorpiurus vermiculatus is an annual legume known for its distinctive curled seed pods resembling caterpillars.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Scorpion's-tail

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:Fabaceae

Genus:Scorpiurus