Pet safety
Is Daylily 'Luxury Lace' toxic to cats?
Hemerocallis 'Luxury Lace'
Yes — daylily 'luxury lace' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. All Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is potentially fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy; humans are not severely affected.
What to do if your cat ate daylily 'luxury lace'
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move daylily 'luxury lace' out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of daylily 'luxury lace' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten daylily 'luxury lace', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to cats?
Yes — daylily 'luxury lace' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is potentially fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy; humans are not severely affected.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'luxury lace'?
All Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is potentially fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy; humans are not severely affected. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to daylily 'luxury lace'.
What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'luxury lace'?
Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Luxury Lace' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'luxury lace' pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'luxury lace'?
For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Full daylily 'luxury lace' pet-safety
- Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate daylily 'luxury lace' — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete daylily 'luxury lace' care guide