The girl's eye (Coreopsis) is a valued flowering plant in many gardens due to its long flowering period. Since many perennials traditionally planted in cottage gardens, such as the girl's eye, can have both therapeutic and toxic effects, the question of possible toxicity also arises with the girl's eye.
Is the girl's eye poisonous?
The girl's eye (Coreopsis) is not poisonous and is therefore also suitable for gardens with children and pets. It does not cause skin irritation and is therefore a safe alternative to poisonous plants such as foxglove, giant hogweed or monkshood.
A type of plant for safe ornamentation in the garden
Unlike many other flowering plants, the girl's eye is not poisonous. So you don't necessarily need to wear gloves when pruning the plants, as no skin irritation is usually expected. This makes the girl's eye, which is relatively easy to care for in gardens accessible to children and pets, a good alternative to the following flowering plants, some of which are highly poisonous:
- Foxglove
- Giant hogweed
- Angel Trumpet
- Monkshood
- Gorse
Blooming greenery for animal enclosures
Because the herb is non-toxic to dogs, cats and turtles, the girl's eye is also suitable as a plant for pets' summer runs. If necessary, grow young plants in a pot before planting them out in the animal enclosure. In this way you prevent feeding damage from immediately meaning the end of the entire plant.
Tip
Even if the girl's eye is one of the non-toxic beauties in the garden, a surprisingly large number of pretty flowering plants in the garden can sometimes have a very toxic effect on people and animals. This shouldn't be a reason for hysteria, but it doesn't hurt to write down the poison control number near the phone in case of emergencies.
