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We all love to spend time in the garden walking barefoot in the grass, the delicate scent of the blossoms in the air. And for those of us with pets, we know our furry friends love it too.

Here are some plant suggestions to keep both the gardener and his pets happy.

Cat-Friendly Plants
Playing
Name Common Name
Calluna vulgaris Heather
Cymbopogon citrates Lemongrass
Dantylis glomerata Cat grass
Lobularia maritima Alyssum
Mentha Mint
Nepeta cataria Catnip
Nepeta faasenii Catmint
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary
Teucrium marum Cat thyme
Valerian officianalis Valerian
Nibbling
Name Common Name
Agropyron Alfalfa
Agrostis Wheat
Lolium Rye
Sniffing
Name Common Name
Petroselinum crispum Parsley
Thymus cvs. Thyme

Dog-Sturdy Plants

These plants are more resistant to traffic.
Playing
Name Common Name
Chrysanthemum maximum Shasta daisy
Echinacea purpurea Coneflower
Liriope muscari Liriope
Oenothera berlandieri Mexican primrose
Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian sage
Phlox stolonifera Creeping phlox
Thunbergia alata Black-eyed Susan