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Blue Eyed Daisy
Arctotis stoechadifolia · Asteraceae
How it looks
The Blue Eyed Daisy is a daisy flower with a dark center like a deep blue eye at the middle and white, pink, or yellow petals spreading in a star shape. The leaves are deeply lobed and gray-green, and the plant stands 12–20 in (30–50 cm) tall.
Blue Eyed Daisy is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Arctotis stoechadifolia
- Common name
- Blue Eyed Daisy
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
