Is Purple Goat's Beard safe for pets?

Yes, Purple Goat's Beard (Tragopogon Porrifolius) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Purple Goat's Beard easy to care for?

Purple Goat's Beard has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Purple Goat's Beard grow indoors?

Purple Goat's Beard is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Purple Goat's Beard (Tragopogon Porrifolius) is a biennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tragopogon porrifolius is a biennial herbaceous plant known for its edible root and ornamental purple flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Purple Goat's Beard

Tragopogon Porrifolius

Tragopogon porrifolius is a biennial herbaceous plant known for its edible root and ornamental purple flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

biennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, edible garden plant, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple Goat's Beard

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:Tragopogon