Is Rough Blazing Star toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rough blazing star 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. Liatris is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status is not formally confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. It is commonly used in cut-flower bouquets and is generally regarded as low-risk, but ingestion of any plant material may cause mild stomach upset in pets.

Liatris is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status is not formally confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. It is commonly used in cut-flower bouquets and is generally regarded as low-risk, but ingestion of any plant material may cause mild stomach upset in pets. 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 rough blazing star.

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: Rough Blazing Star is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full rough blazing star 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.