White, orange, yellow, red, pink, black, the flower colors of daylilies intoxicate the eye. Who would look at them and entertain doubts about their toxicity or non-toxicity? Find out now whether and for whom these plants are poisonous.
Are daylilies poisonous to people and animals?
Are daylilies poisonous? Daylilies are non-toxic to humans and are even edible. However, they are toxic to cats because the substances they contain, hemeroside A and B and hemerocallin (Stypandrol), are irritating and put a strain on the kidneys, which can lead to kidney failure. Young cats are particularly at risk.
Highly toxic to cats
Daylilies are non-toxic to humans and are even edible. But they pose a great danger to cats. All types of lilies can be dangerous to cats, especially since cats like to nibble on parts of plants or flowers.
But what is toxic here and what does it lead to?
- Hemeroside A and B (in leaves, stems and flowers)
- Hemerocallin (Stypandrol) (in the roots)
- Substances are irritating and put a strain on the kidneys
- Episode: Kidney Failure
Tips & Tricks
Do not plant daylilies in the garden if you have young cats that are allowed to roam freely. Young animals in particular could nibble on the daylilies due to carelessness. Older animals trust their instincts and usually do not become seriously poisoned.