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Sand Verbena
Abronia fragrans · Nyctaginaceae
How it looks
Sand Verbena is a plant with small white, pink, or purple trumpet-shaped flowers gathered into ball-like clusters at the tips of slender stems. It is very strongly fragrant, with thick, fleshy leaves arranged oppositely, growing 6–12 in (15–30 cm) tall in sandy soil.
Sand Verbena 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
- Abronia fragrans
- Common name
- Sand Verbena
- Family
- Nyctaginaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
