Like many other particularly magnificent flowering plants, the imperial crown (Fritillaria imperialis) is poisonous. That's why you don't necessarily have to do without the characteristic flowers in your garden, but you should take precautions around pets and small children.
Is the imperial crown poisonous?
The imperial crown (Fritillaria imperialis) is poisonous, especially when eating leaves and bulbs. Toxins can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and, in the worst case, cardiovascular disorders and cardiac arrest. Precautions are recommended around pets and small children.
The imperial crown is particularly toxic when consumed
If you wear gloves (€9.00 on Amazon) when planting and cutting back the imperial crown and wash your hands before touching any mucous membranes, then the toxins in the leaves and bulbs of the imperial crown should not cause you any he alth problems prepare. However, the onions stored indoors before planting should not be confused with edible onions, otherwise the following problems may occur:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Death due to severe cardiovascular disorders and cardiac arrest
It is better to avoid using the imperial crown as a vole protection in the garden for a few years if smaller children can regularly move freely in the garden.
Tips & Tricks
Children and young people who are appropriately informed about the toxicity, as well as pets such as dogs and cats, generally do not attack imperial crown leaves. However, you can be on the safe side when it comes to the compost heap by covering cuttings from imperial crowns with a layer of leaves or grass clippings.
