Top 10 plants to AVOID for a pet-safe garden
From How to Plant a Cat Safe Garden (the dog list was exactly the same)
The 10 Least Wanted
The
following is a list of plants that is best to avoid altogether due to
their toxic nature. It is not a comprehensive list, if you are
considering any plant of which you are unsure; consult your local plant
nursery.
- Castor bean (Ricinus communis)
- Oleander (Nerium oleander) - also toxic to humans, esp kids
- Morning Glory (Ipomea sp.) - eeegads, i have a problem with these growing in my yard!!
- Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)
- Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum)
- Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) - another highly toxic to humans, esp kids
- Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
- Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) - i've read that all forms are of lily are HIGHLY toxic to animals
- Precatory Beans (Arbus precatorius)
- Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) - this is extremely close to honeysuckle (oddly, honeysuckle wood is actually a cat attractant and used in toys). in fact, comparing pics of the 2 species (specifically, the leaves), i'm now thinking i was sold trumpet vine as "golden honeysuckle". i have 3 of them in the backyard. maybe i should get rid of them.