Pet safety
Is Northern Blazing Star toxic to cats?
Liatris scariosa
No — northern blazing star is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Liatris species are not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. No toxic principles have been reported for this genus in dogs, cats, or horses. The plant is used medicinally by Indigenous peoples and is considered safe.
Is northern blazing star toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is northern blazing star toxic to cats?
No — northern blazing star is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Liatris species are not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. No toxic principles have been reported for this genus in dogs, cats, or horses. The plant is used medicinally by Indigenous peoples and is considered safe.
Is northern blazing star safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists northern blazing star as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is northern blazing star toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Northern Blazing Star is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full northern blazing star pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full northern blazing star pet-safety
- Is northern blazing star toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is northern blazing star toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete northern blazing star care guide