Grape Hyacinth
One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): both ASPCA entries for this scientific name list the plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
FULL VERDICT →Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): both ASPCA entries for this scientific name list the plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
When to call the vet
Seasonal: this plant comes into homes as a spring bulb.
FAQ
Is Grape Hyacinth the same plant as a hyacinth or a lily?
No. Both ASPCA entries on this page give the scientific name Muscari armeniacum. The Grape Hyacinth entry lists family Liliaceae. The Muscari Armeniacum entry lists family Hyacinthaceae. Hyacinth is Hyacinthus orientalis. Lily is a separate record. Those pages are not this verdict. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does either Grape Hyacinth entry name a toxin?
The toxic-principles field on both entries reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored here as a toxin. The Grape Hyacinth entry lists horses as well as cats and dogs. The Muscari Armeniacum entry lists cats and dogs and does not list horses.