Other plants to be 'pet aware' of include: Asparagus fern, Begonia, Buxus, Clematis, Cordyline, Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Dahlia, Delphinium, Digitalis (Foxglove), Elderberry, Eucalyptus, Flax, Geranium, Hedera (Ivy), Hosta, Hydrangea, Lillies, Ligustrum (Privet), Lobelia, Lupinus Blue, Marigold, Papaver (Poppy), Paeonia mix, Prunus Rotundifolia (Laurel),
Taxus Baccata (Yew), Tomato plant, Verbena, Wisteria As I say, I have never known of a case of a pet becoming ill from ingesting garden plants but a poll of 2,000 cat and dog owners for an insurance firm showed that one in 12 pets has actually eaten poisonous plants or flowers.
In formal settings, they can boast stunning architectural value - common box can easily be trimmed into balls and cones, Laurus nobilis (sweet bay) looks great used as a standard, while
Taxus baccata (yew) is perfect for topiary.