Dogs
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Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
dog safety reference
Is St. Bernard's Lily safe for dogs?
Anthericum liliago
St. Bernard's Lily is a hardy, grass-like perennial known for its elegant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Anthericum liliagoSaint Bernards Lily
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Habit
- Clumping perennial
- Care
- Low
Safety status
What this means for your dog
Dogs: ASPCA lists Saint Bernard's Lily as non-toxic to dogs. Anthericum liliago is in the asparagus family, not the true lilies, so the warnings you'd apply to dogs and bulbs from daylily or Easter lily plantings don't apply here.
What to watch for
ASPCA reports no toxic principle, so no symptoms are expected from this plant. A dog grazing leaves or flowers may have a transient stomach upset from plant fiber alone — a single bout, then resolution.
Time window
Onset and duration are not documented because the plant is non-toxic. Any incidental GI upset would typically resolve within 24 hours.
When to call the vet
Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues past one episode, if your dog ate a large quantity, or if there's any chance the plant was actually a true Lilium or daylily lookalike.
Sources: ASPCA.
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Safer alternatives
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
toxicology · 99% reliability
St. Bernard's Lily is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.
Plants of the World Online - Anthericum liliago
botanical · 95% reliability
Accepted botanical classification and distribution data for Anthericum liliago.
Questions about St. Bernard's Lily
Is St. Bernard's Lily toxic to dogs?
St. Bernard's Lily (Anthericum liliago) is not considered toxic to dogs — the ASPCA reports no known toxic principle in this plant. That said, its classification is currently under review pending curator verification, so treat it with the same caution you would any non-toxic plant.
What happens if my dog eats St. Bernard's Lily?
No toxic symptoms are expected. A dog that grazes on the leaves or flowers may experience a single bout of stomach upset from the plant fiber, but this typically resolves on its own within 24 hours. Repeated vomiting or diarrhea warrants a vet call.
What should I do if my dog ate St. Bernard's Lily?
Monitor your dog for signs of GI upset — vomiting or diarrhea — and watch for resolution within a day. Call your vet if symptoms continue past one episode, if your dog ate a large quantity, or if there's any chance the plant was actually a true Lilium or daylily, which are genuinely dangerous lookalikes. For urgent concerns, reach the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Could St. Bernard's Lily be confused with a toxic lily species?
Yes — this is the key risk. St. Bernard's Lily (Anthericum liliago) is a grass-like perennial that can be visually confused with true Lilium species or daylilies (Hemerocallis), both of which are severely toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA's when-to-call guidance specifically flags this lookalike concern; if you're unsure which plant your dog ate, call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
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