Creeping Zinnia
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Safe for cats
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Creeping Zinnia
Sanvitalia spp. · Asteraceae
How it looks
Creeping Zinnia is a low, spreading plant covered with small daisy-shaped flowers that have a dark brown-to-black center and yellow petals. It grows 4–8 in (10–20 cm) tall and is popular as a ground cover.
Creeping Zinnia 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
- Sanvitalia spp.
- Common name
- Creeping Zinnia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
