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Easter Daisy
Townsendia sericea · Asteraceae
How it looks
The Easter Daisy is a small plant bearing small daisy-shaped white to pink flowers singly on short stalks. The leaves are narrow, fine, and gray-green, and at 2–6 in (5–15 cm) tall it is very compact, blooming in spring and early summer.
Easter 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
- Townsendia sericea
- Common name
- Easter Daisy
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
