Poisonous plants Poisonous Plants Things that are pretty are not necessarily good. Unfortunately, small children tend to think that anything that looks pretty should taste good, too. That can be a real risk because a number of popular flowering plants can be poisonous if eaten. Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say you should be careful what you plant if you have small children at home.
Many popular flowers can be dangerous.
Azaleas, caladiums, chrysanthemums, daffodils, hyacinth, hydrangea, iris, jonquils, morning glories, mums, oleander and periwinkles all can be harmful if swallowed. Instead, plant begonias, crape myrtles, gardenias, geraniums, honeysuckle, impatiens, marigolds, petunias, roses and zinnias. These are generally considered safe. You should also be careful about using chemicals, such as bug sprays or fertilizers, if you have small children. Even if they don't eat the plants, if they touch plants covered with chemicals and then put their hands in their mouths, they could get sick.