Livestock, horses, dogs, cats, birds, and people are not poisoned by this sedge carex grass.
Is Carex safe for dogs?
Hello, Jan: We have a responsibility to protect our four-legged pals as pet owners. This involves carefully considering what we plant in our gardens. According to the Animal Poison Control Center and the ASPCA, sedum, carex, and artemesia are not on the list of hazardous plants for dogs. This list is not exhaustive, and you should consult your veterinarian just to be sure. Avoid putting any toxic sprays on your plants if you have a dog who likes to nibble in the garden. The residue might be quite hazardous.
What ornamental grass is safe for dogs?
However, choose wisely and avoid grass palms and pampas. Miscanthus or Morning Light, a vase-shaped grass that grows to four feet in height, and Calamagrostis or Karl Foerster, a straight dull colored grass with wheat-like plumes, are two dog-friendly ornamental grasses. If you require a low-growing plant, try Hakonechloa, also known as Japanese forest grass. It’s soft, likes to be in the shade, can be walked on, and if dogs (or cats) chew on it, it’s not a big deal.
Is deer grass poisonous to dogs?
Festuca californica (California fescue), Muhlenbergia rigens (deer grass), and Elymus ‘Canyon Prince’ are also better possibilities (Canyon Prince wild rye). Avoid harmful plants for dogs, such as Vitis (grape), Datura (Jimson weed), and Lupinus (lupine). Certain plants have a negative reaction to dog urine.
Plant Care
In the spring, rake or comb off any old, worn, or dead leaves and blooms from these ornamental grasses. Evergreens can be pruned down (by up to half) at practically any time between April and July if necessary. In the autumn and winter, do not prune.