Plant list
Cat-safe plants
Species marked safe for cats — no poisoning risk if your cat nibbles the leaves.
224 plants in this list
Ferns Delta maidenhair fern
Adiantum raddianum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Succulents Tree aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Flowers Flossflower
Ageratum houstonianum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Fruit Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Climbers Kiwi
Actinidia deliciosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 7a
Climbers Hardy kiwi
Actinidia arguta
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Fruit Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Shrubs Black chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Houseplants Cast-iron plant
Aspidistra elatior
- Position: Shade
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 7b
Perennials New York aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Cacti Bishop's cap cactus
Astrophytum myriostigma
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Ornamental grasses Yellow-groove bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Shrubs Bluebeard
Caryopteris × clandonensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Vegetables Sweet potato
Ipomoea batatas
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Herbs Basil
Ocimum basilicum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Shrubs Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Heart-leaved bergenia
Bergenia cordifolia
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Broad bean
Vicia faba
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Bigroot geranium
Geranium macrorrhizum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Fruit Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Highbush blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Flowers Garden pansy
Viola × wittrockiana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Vegetables Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Trees Silver birch
Betula pendula
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Trees Himalayan birch
Betula utilis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Shrubs Butterfly bush
Buddleja davidii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Vegetables Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Beetroot
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Flowers Plumed cockscomb
Celosia argentea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Cacti Peruvian apple cactus
Cereus repandus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Houseplants Parlour palm
Chamaedorea elegans
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Vegetables Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Flowers Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Ferns Japanese holly fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Herbs Summer savory
Satureja hortensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Perennials Lamb's ear
Stachys byzantina
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Common bugle
Ajuga reptans
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Trees Douglas fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Fruit Cornelian cherry
Cornus mas
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Kousa dogwood
Cornus kousa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Ferns Royal fern
Osmunda regalis
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Giant pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Butternut squash
Cucurbita moschata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Perennials Carpathian bellflower
Campanula carpatica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Succulents Mexican snowball
Echeveria elegans
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 9b
Perennials Barrenwort
Epimedium × versicolor
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Ornamental grasses Umbrella bamboo
Fargesia murielae
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Cacti Fishhook barrel cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Houseplants Nerve plant
Fittonia albivenis
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Perennials Moss phlox
Phlox subulata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Perennials Garden phlox
Phlox paniculata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Border forsythia
Forsythia × intermedia
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Flowers Freesia
Freesia × hybrida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Perennials Whirling butterflies
Oenothera lindheimeri
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Flowers Barberton daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Perennials Caucasian rockcress
Arabis caucasica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Honey locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees European hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Vegetables Garden pea
Pisum sativum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Trees Callery pear
Pyrus calleryana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Fruit Common pear
Pyrus communis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Aquatic plants Yellow floating-heart
Nymphoides peltata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Aquatic plants European white waterlily
Nymphaea alba
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Cacti Chin cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Ornamental grasses Japanese forest grass
Hakonechloa macra
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Succulents Zebra haworthia
Haworthiopsis fasciata
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Aquatic plants Water hyacinth
Pontederia crassipes
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Houseplants Wax plant
Hoya carnosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Ornamental grasses Japanese blood grass
Imperata cylindrica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Fruit Honeyberry
Lonicera caerulea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Perennials Great masterwort
Astrantia major
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Winter jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Perennials Spotted deadnettle
Lamium maculatum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ferns Hart's-tongue fern
Asplenium scolopendrium
- Position: Shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3b
Fruit Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Cacti Christmas cactus
Schlumbergera × buckleyi
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Houseplants Round-leaf calathea
Goeppertia orbifolia
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 11a
Houseplants Zebra plant
Goeppertia zebrina
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Flowers Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa × hybrida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Vegetables Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Chinese cabbage
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Trees Southern catalpa
Catalpa bignonioides
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Trees Sycamore maple
Acer pseudoplatanus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Box elder 'Flamingo'
Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Japanese maple
Acer palmatum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Trees Field maple
Acer campestre
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Faassen's catmint
Nepeta × faassenii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Herbs Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Shrubs Beauty bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4b
Herbs Dill
Anethum graveolens
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Flowers Garden cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Ornamental grasses Blue fescue
Festuca glauca
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Herbs Common valerian
Valeriana officinalis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Marsh plants Purple loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Old-fashioned weigela
Weigela florida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4b
Vegetables Sweet corn
Zea mays var. saccharata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Shrubs Common hazel
Corylus avellana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4b
Flowers Common stock
Matthiola incana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 7a
Shrubs Common lilac
Syringa vulgaris
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Succulents Living stone
Lithops lesliei
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Aquatic plants Sacred lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Creeping thyme
Thymus serpyllum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Star magnolia
Magnolia stellata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Saucer magnolia
Magnolia × soulangeana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Herbs Sweet marjoram
Origanum majorana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Fruit Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Flowers Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3b
Cacti Lady finger cactus
Mammillaria elongata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: —
Houseplants Prayer plant
Maranta leuconeura
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Vegetables Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Herbs Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Chinese silver grass
Miscanthus sinensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Aquatic plants Canadian waterweed
Elodea canadensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Fruit White mulberry
Morus alba
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Large-flowered tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Houseplants Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Flowers Busy Lizzie
Impatiens walleriana
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Marsh plants Water forget-me-not
Myosotis scorpioides
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Houseplants Ponytail palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 9b
Shrubs Hybrid witch hazel
Hamamelis × intermedia
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Vegetables Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Herbs Wild marjoram
Origanum vulgare
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Turkish hazel
Corylus colurna
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Aquatic plants Water soldier
Stratiotes aloides
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Mexican feather grass
Nassella tenuissima
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Houseplants Money tree
Pachira aquatica
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 10b
Ornamental grasses Little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Marsh plants Broadleaf cattail
Typha latifolia
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Houseplants Areca palm
Dypsis lutescens
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Ferns Ostrich fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Ferns Common polypody
Polypodium vulgare
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Common ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Houseplants Baby rubber plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Perennials Russian sage
Salvia yangii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4b
Shrubs Shrubby cinquefoil
Dasiphora fruticosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Bodinier's beautyberry
Callicarpa bodinieri
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Perennials Common primrose
Primula vulgaris
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Herbs Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Fruit Japanese quince
Chaenomeles japonica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Houseplants Chinese money plant
Pilea peperomioides
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Trees London plane
Platanus × hispanica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Ferns Staghorn fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Fruit Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Fruit Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Flowering currant
Ribes sanguineum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5b
Fruit Wild strawberry
Fragaria vesca
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Spiked speedwell
Veronica spicata
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Perennials Lady's mantle
Alchemilla mollis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Perennials Bee balm
Monarda didyma
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Cacti Red crown cactus
Rebutia minuscula
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Perennials Featherleaf rodgersia
Rodgersia pinnata
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4b
Perennials Snow-in-summer
Cerastium tomentosum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Succulents Common houseleek
Sempervivum tectorum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Fruit Sea buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Corn salad
Valerianella locusta
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Houseplants Chinese hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 10a
Shrubs Red-leaved rose
Rosa glauca
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Damask rose
Rosa × damascena
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Dog rose
Rosa canina
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs French rose
Rosa gallica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Miniature rose
Rosa Miniature Group
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Shrubs Ground cover rose
Rosa Ground Cover Group
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Climbers Climbing rose
Rosa Climber Group / Rosa Rambler Group
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Shrubs Rugosa rose
Rosa rugosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Floribunda rose
Rosa Floribunda Group
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Shrubs Hybrid tea rose
Rosa × hybrida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Succulents Burro's tail
Sedum morganianum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 9b
Succulents Showy stonecrop
Hylotelephium spectabile
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Herbs Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 7a
Ornamental grasses Fountain grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Orange coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Vegetables Radish
Raphanus sativus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Vegetables Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Vegetables Celeriac
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Vegetables Celery
Apium graveolens
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 6a
Houseplants African violet
Streptocarpus ionanthus
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 11a
Marsh plants Soft rush
Juncus effusus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Mossy saxifrage
Saxifraga × arendsii
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Vegetables Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Flowers Common sunflower
Helianthus annuus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Flowers Sweet alyssum
Lobularia maritima
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Perennials Basket of gold
Aurinia saxatilis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Ornamental grasses Tufted hair grass
Deschampsia cespitosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Mountain pine
Pinus mugo
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Houseplants Moth orchid
Phalaenopsis hybrida
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 11a
Shrubs Juneberry
Amelanchier lamarckii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Serbian spruce
Picea omorika
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Flowers Scarlet sage
Salvia splendens
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: —
Herbs Common sage
Salvia officinalis
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Woodland sage
Salvia nemorosa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Marsh plants Sweet flag
Acorus calamus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Japanese spirea
Spiraea japonica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Vanhoutte spirea
Spiraea × vanhouttei
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Perennials Astilbe
Astilbe × arendsii
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Pampas grass
Cortaderia selloana
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 7a
Perennials Garden strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Feather reed grass
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ornamental grasses Purple moor-grass
Molinia caerulea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Trees Tulip tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Ornamental grasses Japanese sedge
Carex morrowii
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Herbs Common thyme
Thymus vulgaris
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Perennials Evergreen candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Flowers Garden verbena
Verbena × hybrida
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Shrubs Dappled willow
Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Kilmarnock willow
Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Ferns Lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 3a
Shrubs Common heather
Calluna vulgaris
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Winter heath
Erica carnea
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Flowers Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Aquatic plants European frogbit
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Perennials Aubrieta
Aubrieta × cultorum
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Houseplants Bird's nest fern
Asplenium nidus
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: High watering
- Hardiness: 11a
Perennials Thrift
Armeria maritima
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Houseplants Spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: —
Shrubs Japanese kerria
Kerria japonica
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Cacti Golden barrel cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Low watering
- Hardiness: 9a
Perennials American alumroot
Heuchera americana
- Position: Partial shade
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 4a
Shrubs Fuzzy deutzia
Deutzia scabra
- Position: Full sun
- Watering: Medium watering
- Hardiness: 5a
Frequently asked questions
Which plants are safe for cats?
Cat-safe plants include calathea, coconut palm, Boston fern, fittonia, pilea, cat grass and many herbs like lemon balm and basil. They contain no toxic compounds if your pet nibbles a leaf. In the atlas cat toxicity is tagged separately, so you can filter for species rated "none".
Which popular houseplants are toxic to cats?
Plants toxic to cats include lilies (very dangerous to the kidneys), dieffenbachia, monstera, peace lily, ivy and ZZ plant. Signs of poisoning are drooling, vomiting, lethargy or trouble swallowing. If you suspect your cat ate a toxic plant, contact a vet — with lilies, hours matter.
Can a cat be poisoned just by touching a plant?
Poisoning usually requires eating or licking the plant, not just touching it. Lilies are an exception — even pollen on the fur, licked off during grooming, can be dangerous. Keep toxic species out of reach and provide nibbling cats with safe plants and grass.