Is Redpurple Ragwort safe for pets?

No, Redpurple Ragwort (Senecio Elegans) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Redpurple Ragwort easy to care for?

Redpurple Ragwort has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Redpurple Ragwort grow indoors?

Redpurple Ragwort is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Redpurple Ragwort (Senecio Elegans) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Senecio elegans is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known for its vibrant purple flowers and glandular hairy stems.

Last updated: February 2026

Redpurple Ragwort

Senecio Elegans

Senecio elegans is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known for its vibrant purple flowers and glandular hairy stems.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Redpurple Ragwort

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

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Dec

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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:Senecio