Is Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Jackanapes' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'jackanapes' as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. The ASPCA lists Crocosmia as causing mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs from the above-ground parts; the corms are more irritating and can cause bloody vomiting and diarrhoea if dug up and eaten. Keep pets from chewing foliage and corms, and contact a vet if a pet eats the corms.

The ASPCA lists Crocosmia as causing mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs from the above-ground parts; the corms are more irritating and can cause bloody vomiting and diarrhoea if dug up and eaten. Keep pets from chewing foliage and corms, and contact a vet if a pet eats the corms. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'jackanapes'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Jackanapes' is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'jackanapes' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.