kitty safe flowers

[ESMcLane]

I want to plant some flowers in a container & put them on the porch...what are some kitty safe plants?

I don't want to harm our kitty & she tends to love munching on plants.

thanks

[Kisal]

There are many flowers that are safe for cats. I assume you're looking for annuals? What direction does your porch face, and will the flowers get a lot of sun, just a little, or none?

[rainbowgardener]

If you want to check whether a certain plant is safe, the ASPCA makes it easy. Here's a list they publish of plants that are toxic to animals. If you want you can set it for just plants toxic to cats, or dogs, horses...

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/

[serial_killer]

If your just looking to add a fast growing annual to your porch but worried about the cat why not grow catnip, no flowers so no color other than green but your kitty will love you!

[ESMcLane]

catnip is a good idea! she will love me too (more than she already does

I will have to check out that website- thats good to know about. I'm always concerned about plants in our house cause she just chomps on them like there is no tomorrow!

Our porch gets morning sun- but mostly shady in the afternoon. Yes, I'm looking for annuals- just to add color to the porch & a little decoration.

Thanks!

[Joyfirst]

But cats probably know instinctively what to eat and what not, otherwise all outdoor cats would be dead by now. Morning glories are everywhere.

[applestar]

Catmint too. But you'll most likely need to protect your small plants initially or your cat and other cats will demolish them. Even after they're well-grown, you may end up needing to provide some protection. I have catnip growing in several locations, and earlier in the spring, my cats pulled up new sprouts (soft moist ground -- roots pulled up easily) and destroyed a few plants. In the years past, my cats and other cats have ROLLED in the clump of mature catnip with similar results.