Is Salvia farinacea 'Evolution Violet' toxic to cats?

No — salvia farinacea 'evolution violet' 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. Salvia farinacea (mealy sage) belongs to the Salvia genus, which the ASPCA lists as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (scarlet sage, Salvia splendens, is the listed reference). Ingesting large amounts may cause mild stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists salvia farinacea 'evolution violet' 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Salvia farinacea 'Evolution Violet' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full salvia farinacea 'evolution violet' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.