Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus praecox
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Agapanthus, African Lily, Blue Lily
Amaryllidaceae
garden
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
rhizomes, sap, leaves
Saponins
1 to 4 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Skin irritation from sap
What to Do
Monitor at home. Despite the name 'lily', Agapanthus is NOT a true lily and does NOT cause kidney failure in cats. GI upset is usually mild.
About Lily of the Nile
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) is NOT a true lily and is much less dangerous than true lilies (Lilium). It causes only mild GI upset from saponins. The name can cause unnecessary panic — this plant does not cause the fatal kidney failure that true lilies cause in cats.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: