I recently received some lovely young foxgloves as a gift from my mom, and I'm super excited to plant them in my garden. However, I have concerns about the cats from my neighbors that frequently wander into my yard. I'm not sure if they eat flowers, and I'm worried about the potential harm to the cats or if it might cause issues with my neighbors. I'm thinking of planting the foxgloves at the back of the border, hoping it won't be so tempting for the cats, but I'm not sure if that would be enough. Any advice?
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I've had foxgloves in my garden for years, and I've got both indoor and outdoor cats. They've never shown any interest in the foxglove plants at all. You should be fine!
Just go ahead and plant them! It's really not your responsibility if the neighbors let their cats roam free, and it would be a shame to miss out on such a beautiful gift. It's your space—put in what makes you happy!
Cats are generally pretty smart about what they eat. If they nibble on anything, it's usually grass or some other harmless plants. Most cats have their instincts intact and won't go for the foxglove, even though it's toxic. Plus, there are way more plants out there to worry about than just foxgloves!
Exactly! My experience with a local feral cat colony shows they have zero interest in my foxgloves. They tend to stick to safer plants, like grasses and clovers, instead. You should be alright planting them!