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Asked July 02, 2020, 9:48 AM EDT

Hi, I recently purchased Delphiniums at Home Depot. I then was curious about them and did a Google search. Are they poisonous to pets and humans? I have a young child and a cat.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for the question.

If sufficient amounts of this plant are eaten by dogs, it could cause significant reactions and in the extreme even death.  It can also have toxic effects upon humans.  This should not necessary preclude it being grown in a garden.   This will be your decision.   Its flowers do not last too long but they are beautiful.  Just to keep things in perspective, gardeners grow many plants that also can be toxic.  For example:

https://insteading.com/blog/delphinium-flowers/

Here is some further information that you may find useful;

https://wagwalking.com/condition/delphinium-poisoning/

https://insteading.com/blog/delphinium-flowers/

https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2925

Good Luck!!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 02, 2020, 3:39 PM EDT

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