Is Ruderal Chickweed safe for pets?

Yes, Ruderal Chickweed (Stellaria Ruderalis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Ruderal Chickweed easy to care for?

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

Can Ruderal Chickweed grow indoors?

Ruderal Chickweed is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Ruderal Chickweed (Stellaria Ruderalis) is a annual herb in the Caryophyllaceae 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.

Stellaria ruderalis is a winter annual plant mainly found in disturbed ruderal open or semi-open communities.

Last updated: February 2026

Ruderal Chickweed

Stellaria Ruderalis

Stellaria ruderalis is a winter annual plant mainly found in disturbed ruderal open or semi-open communities.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

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:groundcover, biodiversity support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Ruderal Chickweed

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:Stellaria