Safe Plants for Cats
Add zinnias to your no-nonsense list of hard-performing annual flowers, and rest easy knowing that they aren't toxic to your pets, either. If you've only experienced the mildew-prone old fashioned varieties of zinnia, try the 'Zahara' series, which offers months of disease-free color on compact plants. Giving zinnias a full day of sunshine and adequate spacing also reduces mildew outbreaks.
The African violet has been a favorite houseplant for generations, and new cultivars will give you a reason to rediscover the merits of this plant. Ruffled flowers and picotee blossoms appear on plants that appreciate the same temperatures we do. The fuzzy leaves don't produce any harmful substances known to harm cats or dogs.
If the fancy fronds of the areca palm tempt your cat to swat and bite, you won't need to worry about digestive upset ruining your pet's evening. Also known as the butterfly palm, this houseplant is native to Madagascar and thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity. However, they don't require much water or light, and the areca palm does an excellent job of purifying the air, making it healthier for both you and your pet.
The winter and very early spring blooms of the camellia help it fill a niche in the landscape when little else is happening. The rich dark green glossy leaves are handsome when camellias are out of bloom, but the prolific rose-like flowers are a stunning centerpiece when they appear beginning in November. Both leaves and flowers are non-toxic to cats and dogs.Camellias live for decades, so choose their planting site carefully. They like a sheltered spot with afternoon shade, good garden loam.
You can grow pet-friendly bouquets with the lovely blue blooms of the bachelor's button, an easy annual for the sunny garden. Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost, or sow them directly in average soil; it takes about 80 days to get from seed to bloom. Leave the spent blooms in place for volunteers, and to nourish gold finches, which love the oil-rich seeds.
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