Is Purple Tassels safe for pets?

Yes, Purple Tassels (Sowerbaea Laxiflora) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Purple Tassels easy to care for?

Purple Tassels has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Purple Tassels grow indoors?

Purple Tassels is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Purple Tassels (Sowerbaea Laxiflora) is a perennial herb in the Asparagaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sowerbaea laxiflora is a tufted perennial herb native to southwestern Australia with purple flowers blooming from August to November.

Last updated: February 2026

Purple Tassels

Sowerbaea Laxiflora

Sowerbaea laxiflora is a tufted perennial herb native to southwestern Australia with purple flowers blooming from August to November.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple Tassels

Jan

Prune

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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:Asparagaceae

Genus:Sowerbaea