Is Bear's Foot safe for pets?

Yes, Bear's Foot (Smallanthus Uvedalia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Bear's Foot easy to care for?

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

Can Bear's Foot grow indoors?

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

Bear's Foot (Smallanthus Uvedalia) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Smallanthus uvedalia is a native herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, known for its tall stature and yellow flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Bear's Foot

Smallanthus Uvedalia

Smallanthus uvedalia is a native herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, known for its tall stature and yellow flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover, native plant restoration

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bear's Foot

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:Asteraceae

Genus:Smallanthus