Is Cayenne Porterweed safe for pets?

Yes, Cayenne Porterweed (Stachytarpheta Cayennensis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Cayenne Porterweed easy to care for?

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

Can Cayenne Porterweed grow indoors?

Cayenne Porterweed is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Cayenne Porterweed (Stachytarpheta Cayennensis) is a perennial shrub in the Verbenaceae 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.

A perennial herb or shrub known for its slender, branched stems and distinctive blue flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Cayenne Porterweed

Stachytarpheta Cayennensis

A perennial herb or shrub known for its slender, branched stems and distinctive blue flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

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:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractant, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Cayenne Porterweed

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:Verbenaceae

Genus:Stachytarpheta