Is Daylily 'Sanctuary' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'sanctuary' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. 'Sanctuary', like all daylilies, contains nephrotoxic compounds that cause acute kidney failure in cats after ingestion of any plant part, including flowers, leaves, and pollen. The condition is often fatal without immediate veterinary care. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur in dogs.

Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. 'Sanctuary', like all daylilies, contains nephrotoxic compounds that cause acute kidney failure in cats after ingestion of any plant part, including flowers, leaves, and pollen. The condition is often fatal without immediate veterinary care. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur in dogs. 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 'sanctuary'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Sanctuary' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'sanctuary' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.