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Prairie Lily
Zephyranthes drummondii · Amaryllidaceae
How it looks
Prairie Lily (also called rain lily) is a small bulb plant with narrow, slender, sword-shaped leaves and pink or white six-petaled star-shaped flowers, borne one per slender stalk. It blooms readily right after rain, which gives it its name, and it reaches about 6-12 in (15-30 cm) tall.
Prairie Lily is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Zephyranthes drummondii
- Common name
- Prairie Lily
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Amaryllidaceae
Other safe flowers
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