Is Texas Blazing Star toxic to cats?

No — texas 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 mucronata is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Liatris genus has no known toxic principles and other Liatris species are regarded as non-toxic to pets. Exercise standard caution, but no toxicity is expected.

Yes — the ASPCA lists texas 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Texas Blazing Star is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full texas blazing star 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.