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Cape Marigold
Dimorphotheca pluvialis · Asteraceae
How it looks
Cape Marigold is an herb that produces daisy-like flowers with a black or dark center and white, pink, or orange petals spreading in a star shape. The leaves are narrow, serrated, and dark green. It grows 12-20 in (30-50 cm) tall.
Cape Marigold 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
- Dimorphotheca pluvialis
- Common name
- Cape Marigold
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
