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Pet safety reference

Fireweed

Epilobium angustifolium

Blooming Sally is a hardy perennial wildflower known for its tall spikes of vibrant pink-purple flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause mild digestive upset.

Blooming SallyEpilobium angustifoliumFireweedGreat Willowherb
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Habit
Upright, rhizomatous perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Cats & Dogs

Uncertain

Identity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

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.

Catsconcern 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.

Dogsconcern 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.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Accepted scientific classification and distribution data for Epilobium angustifolium.

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