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Poisonous Plants

There are a number of poisonous plants that are commonly found in gardens. Some plants are poisonous if ingested, if inhaled or may cause skin irritation by contact. Some common examples are frangipani, privet, rhus, angel’s trumpet (datura), daphne, hygrangea, lantana, oleander, poinsettia, agapanthus, arum lily, daffodils cyclamen, foxglove, sweet pea and wisteria.

Things to consider:

Some plants have poisonous sap, leaves, flowers, bulbs and / or seeds.
To avoid skin contact, it’s best to wear gloves while gardening. Also, don’t touch your eyes or face while you’re gardening, to avoid transferring any potential irritants from your gloves.
To keep children safe in the garden, they should be taught never to eat anything from the garden unless they know it is safe.
It is OK to compost poisonous plants, as any poisons are broken down in the composting process.

If you’re unsure if a plant is poisonous, please contact our Consumer Advice team and they will try and help you. Australia – 1300 369 074 (Choose Option 2 for product advice)

Some common garden plants are poisonous and their planting should, if possible, be avoided in kids’ gardens. This list is by no means exhaustive, but the inclusion of many commonly grown plants reinforces how important it is that children are taught never to eat anything in the garden unless they know it is safe.