Pet Safe Plants

Dogs, cats, children and other pets like farm animals can all be very curious and sometimes try to explore and learn by chewing or eating things they find. Plants are an obvious thing that pets are exposed to, whether indoors or outside.

If you are worried that your puppy, cat or toddler will accidentally chew or eat your plants and get sick, here is a list of plants that are safe to around curious animals. These plants are all safe for dogs, cats, children and other farm animals and pets. Plant these in the garden with confidence that nobody will get sick by accident.

Pet Safe Plants 31 to 60 of 425 total

  • Etain Violet Pink White Yellow Blooms
    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Selections

    Etain Violet

    $29.99 - $36.49
  • Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac Branches Covered in Flowers

    (8)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 7

    Proven Winners

    Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac

    $32.49 - $84.99
  • Maidens Blush Lilac Flower Close Up

    (8)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Maiden's Blush Lilac

    $75.99
  • Show Off® Forsythia Shrub Covered in Blooms

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Proven Winners

    Show Off® Forsythia

    $31.99 - $78.99
  • Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus Bush

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus

    $29.99 - $64.99
  • Multi Colored Sunset Horizon Rose Flowers Close Up

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 9

    Plants That Work

    Sunset Horizon Rose

    $61.99 - $73.99
  • Primo Mahogany Monster Coral Bells in Planter

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Primo® Mahogany Monster Coral Bells

    $30.99 - $42.99
  • Scentara Pura® Lilac Shrub in the sunlight

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 2 to 8

    Proven Winners

    Scentara Pura® Lilac

    $32.49 - $84.99
  • Show Off Starlet Forsythia with Yellow Blooms Up Close

    (6)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Proven Winners

    Show Off Starlet® Forsythia

    $31.99 - $78.99
  • Dwarf Korean Lilac Growing in the Sunlight

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Dwarf Korean Lilac

    $61.49 - $75.99
  • True Native Plant
    Marsh Marigold Blooming

    (5)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Marsh Marigold

    $39.49
  • ARP Rosemary Foliage Close Up

    (4)

    Growing Zones: 6 to 8

    Sara's Superb Herbs

    ARP Rosemary

    $39.49 - $76.99
  • Pink Supreme Flower Carpet Rose Blooming

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Flower Carpet Roses

    Pink Supreme Flower Carpet Rose

    $58.99
  • Blacknight Hollyhock flower

    (1)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Blacknight Hollyhock

    $29.99
  • Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm Blooming

    (5)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Proven Winners

    Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm

    $29.99 - $41.49
  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm Flower Petal Close Up

    (1)

    Growing Zones: 6 to 10

    American Beauties Native Plants

    Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    $39.49 - $49.99
  • Chick Charms Cranberry Cocktail Sempervivum Main

    (6)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Chick Charms

    Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail Hens & Chicks

    $15.74
  • Sugar Buzz™ Grape Gumball Bee Balm Growing

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    $49.99
  • Yellow Flower Carpet Rose Covered in Blooms

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Flower Carpet Roses

    Yellow Flower Carpet Rose

    $58.99
  • Tuscan Gold False Sunflower

    (1)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Tuscan Gold False Sunflower

    $30.99 - $42.99
  • Summerific® Lilac Crush Hibiscus blooming

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Summerific® Lilac Crush Hibiscus

    $29.99 - $41.49
  • Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed flowers
    Growing Zones: 5 to 9

    Proven Selections

    Li'l Bang Red Elf Tickseed

    $26.99 - $49.99
  • Beauty of Moscow Lilac White Flowers

    (8)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Beauty of Moscow Lilac

    $75.99
  • Uptick Yellow

    (4)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Selections

    Uptick Yellow & Red Tickseed

    $29.99 - $39.99
  • Miss Kim Lilac Shrub Flowering

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Miss Kim Lilac

    $60.99 - $78.99
  • Oso Easy® Hot Paprika® Rose Shrub Covered in Blooms

    (2)

    Growing Zones: 3 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Oso Easy® Hot Paprika® Rose

    $54.99 - $63.49
  • Zagreb Tickseed Growing in the Landscaping
    Growing Zones: 3 to 8

    Zagreb Tickseed

    $35.49 - $49.99
  • Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm Purple Blooms Up Close

    (4)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 8

    Proven Winners

    Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm

    $29.99 - $40.49
  • Red Flower Carpet Rose Growing in the Landscaping

    (3)

    Growing Zones: 5 to 8

    Flower Carpet Roses

    Red Flower Carpet Rose

    $58.99
  • Oso Easy Peasy® Rose bush blooming in the garden

    (1)

    Growing Zones: 4 to 9

    Proven Winners

    Oso Easy Peasy® Rose

    $31.99 - $64.99
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Pet Safe Houseplants

If you are hoping to green up your indoor living space with some tropical plants, succulents, air plants or cactus, here are some indoor plants that are safe for pets and children.

  • Boston Fern
  • Parlor Palm
  • Ponytail Palm
  • Spider Plant
  • Most Air Plants
  • Wandering Jew
  • Peperomia
  • Calathea (Prayer) Plant
  • Chinese Money Plant
  • String of Hearts/Pearls/Turtles/Dolphins

Toxic & Poisonous Plants

Some of the more toxic plants that are common are listed below. This list is by no means exhaustive, but these are the most popular poisonous and toxic plants gardeners tend to grow.

  • Aloe
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Azalea
  • Boxwood
  • Buckeye
  • Dahlia
  • Dracaena
  • Foxglove
  • Holly
  • Hydrangea
  • Iris
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Nandina
  • Peace Lily
  • Peony
  • Periwinkle
  • Philodendron
  • Rhododendron
  • Sago Palm
  • Taro
  • Wisteria
  • Yews

Symptoms of Plant Poisoning

Symptoms can vary as they are specific to each type of plant eaten

It is important to remember that any animal or human can have an adverse reaction to anything. And anything consumed in large quantities can become poisonous. But if you suspect your pet or child has consumed a toxic plant, here are some common symptoms.

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Drooling
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty breathing

We would also like to remind you to be careful what you are spraying in your yard to control weeds, pests or any other chemicals. Be cautious of neighbors doing the same thing, especially on windy days.

Disclaimer: If you are uncertain about a plant being poisonous or toxic, it is best to speak with a licensed veterinarian beforehand. Plant Addicts is not liable for any adverse effects from plants on animals or children. Anything consumed in large quantities can lead to adverse side effects. And sometimes allergic reactions can also happen to safe plants (although rare).

If you suspect your animal or child is suffering from poisoning, call 911 immediately for children and adults and the Pet Poison Hotline for animals for 24/7 vet advice. Their phone number is (855) 764-7661.

Most of the information on this page has been verified by reputable sources including the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). If you notice any errors or have any questions, please let us know!