Is Purple Spurrey safe for pets?

Yes, Purple Spurrey (Spergularia Purpurea) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Purple Spurrey easy to care for?

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

Can Purple Spurrey grow indoors?

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

Purple Spurrey (Spergularia Purpurea) is a annual herb in the Caryophyllaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Spergularia purpurea, commonly known as purple spurrey or purple sandspurry, is an annual herbaceous plant in the Caryophyllaceae family.

Last updated: February 2026

Purple Spurrey

Spergularia Purpurea

Spergularia purpurea, commonly known as purple spurrey or purple sandspurry, is an annual herbaceous plant in the Caryophyllaceae family.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple Spurrey

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:Caryophyllaceae

Genus:Spergularia