Pet-Safe Plants

Browse 243 plants not listed as toxic to dogs or cats — with full care guides, zone maps, and where to buy.

243
Pet-Safe Varieties
8
USDA Zones Covered
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Plant Categories

What Plants Are Safe for Dogs and Cats?

Pet-safe plants are varieties not listed as toxic to dogs or cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. PlantWise tracks 243 such plants across all USDA hardiness zones, including perennials, shrubs, trees, groundcovers, and ornamental grasses. Popular pet-safe choices include Catmint, Coneflower, Fothergilla, Coral Bells, and Ornamental Grasses.

Important: "Not listed as toxic" does not mean zero risk. Individual animals may have sensitivities. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new plants. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.

Gardening Safely with Pets

If you have dogs or cats, choosing the right plants is essential. Our list of 243 pet-safe varieties includes plants not listed as toxic by the ASPCA — perennials, shrubs, trees, groundcovers, and ornamental grasses for every USDA zone.

Use our interactive directory to filter by zone, sun, and plant type, or try our personalized plant advisor for a custom pet-safe plant list.

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Featured Pet-Safe Plants

Abelia
Abelia
Abelia × grandiflora
Zones 4–9
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Adiantum Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum spp.
Zones 4–9
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Agastache
Agastache
Agastache foeniculum
Zones 4–8
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Ajuga
Ajuga
Ajuga reptans
Zones 3–10
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 American Hornbeam
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Zones 3–9
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Amsonia
Amsonia
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Zones 3–9
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Apache Plume
Apache Plume
Fallugia paradoxa
Zones 5–10
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Arbequina Olive Tree
Arbequina Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Arbequina'
Zones 8–10
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Arborvitae Emerald Green
Arborvitae Emerald Green
Thuja occidentalis Emerald Green
Zones 3–7
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native
 Armeria Sea Thrift
Armeria Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima
Zones 4–8
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Aster
Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Zones 3–8
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Astilbe
Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii
Zones 4–8
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Athyrium Lady Fern
Athyrium Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Zones 4–9
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Bacopa
Bacopa
Sutera cordata
Zones 4–9
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Bahia Grass
Bahia Grass
Paspalum notatum
Zones 8–11
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†
 Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Zones 4–9
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Bartlett Pear Tree
Bartlett Pear Tree
Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
Zones 5–7
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🐝 Pollinators
 Bayberry
Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica
Zones 3–7
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Beautyberry
Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Zones 6–10
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Bee Balm
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
Zones 4–9
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Bermuda Grass
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon
Zones 7–11
🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†
 Black Gum
Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica
Zones 4–9
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Zones 3–9
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
 Blanket Flower
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia aristata
Zones 3–10
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐕 Dog†🐱 Cat†🌎 Native🐝 Pollinators
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†Pet Safety Note: Plants marked "Dog†" or "Cat†" are not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, but this is not a guarantee of safety. Individual animals may have sensitivities. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new plants to a pet-accessible area. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.