Is Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' toxic to cats?

No — sedum telephium 'purple emperor' 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. Orpine stonecrops (Sedum telephium / Hylotelephium) are not listed on the ASPCA toxic-plant database and are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs; treat any large ingestion conservatively.

Yes — the ASPCA lists sedum telephium 'purple emperor' 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: Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full sedum telephium 'purple emperor' 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.