Plant safety record
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Correctly identified Centaurea cyanus is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Confirm the scientific identity before relying on a shared common name.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Centaurea cyanus as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Centaurea cyanus, the species accepted by Kew and identified by ASPCA as Cornflower or Bluebottle. It does not include unrelated plants called bluebonnet or every plant sold as bachelor's button.
Governed aliases: Bachelor's Buttons, Bluebottle.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Centaurea cyanus. It is not transferred to bluebonnets, unrelated bachelor's-button plants, or an unidentified blue-flowered garden plant.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Remove loose plant material and prevent more chewing. Contact a veterinarian if symptoms persist, a large amount may have been eaten, another substance was involved, or the plant identity is uncertain.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — CornflowerCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Centaurea cyanus.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Centaurea cyanusEvidence subject: Centaurea cyanus.