Is Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' toxic to cats?

No — salvia verticillata 'purple rain' 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 (sage, Lamiaceae) is treated as non-toxic by the ASPCA, which lists garden sage (Salvia officinalis), scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) and Texas sage as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. As with any plant, ingesting a large amount may cause mild, self-limiting stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists salvia verticillata 'purple rain' 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 verticillata 'Purple Rain' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full salvia verticillata 'purple rain' 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.