Hardy Gloxinia — Epibase
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Is Hardy Gloxinia safe for dogs?

Incarvillea delavayi

Hardy Gloxinia is a perennial garden plant known for its trumpet-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers and fern-like foliage. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though large ingestions of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Hardy GloxiniaIncarvillea delavayi
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Habit
Clumping perennial
Care
Moderate

Safety status

Dogs

Generally safe

Consulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.

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

What this means for your dog

Dogs are safe around Hardy Gloxinia — the ASPCA classifies Incarvillea delavayi as non-toxic to dogs. A dog that digs up the tuberous root system or chews a flower stalk may experience nothing worse than gritty fiber on their teeth.

Sources: ASPCA (no first-aid guidance).

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.

Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

None expected; however, consumption of large amounts of fibrous plant matter may lead to mild vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

This plant is considered non-toxic. If your dog consumes a significant portion of the plant and shows signs of distress, contact your veterinarian.

Bring it home

Hardy Gloxiniais generally pet-safe in ordinary household exposure. If you’d like one for your space, here’s a starting point.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Hardy Gloxinia is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Official botanical record for Incarvillea delavayi.

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