Is Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lysimachia nummularia 'aurea' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. As a cultivar of Lysimachia nummularia, 'Aurea' shares the species' status: it is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant lists. Garden sources often call moneywort pet-safe, but this is not ASPCA-confirmed, so treat it as uncertain and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it.

As a cultivar of Lysimachia nummularia, 'Aurea' shares the species' status: it is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant lists. Garden sources often call moneywort pet-safe, but this is not ASPCA-confirmed, so treat it as uncertain and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it. 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 lysimachia nummularia 'aurea'.

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: Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lysimachia nummularia 'aurea' 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.