What Flowers Should I Avoid Planting In My Garden?

Do you, or anyone in your household have pollen allergies?

Do you have a pet that's free to roam through your garden?

Are you in often contact with the plants in your garden?

Do you mind giving a lot of care for plants that will bloom only for a short time?

Do you mind tending to the flowers that need indoor overwintering?

You should avoid planting flowers that are known to cause allergies like Amaranth (pigweed), Chamomile, Chrysanthemums, Daisies, Sunflowers.

You should avoid planting flowers and plants in general that can be toxic to pets if ingested. Some plants that are toxic to pets are Aloe vera, Belladonna, Cyclamen, Kalanchoe, Lilies, Dieffenbachia, Daffodils, Lily of the Valley, Foxglove, Tulips, Hyacinths, etc.

You should avoid planting any plant that can cause a skin rash on contact. Most well-known plants that cause skin rash are Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Wood Nettle, Stinging Nettle, Baby's Breath, Leadwort, Ragweed.

You should avoid planting high maintenance flowers that are not worth the effort due to their short flowering time. Some of them are Yucca, Irises, Day Lilies.

You should avoid planting flowers that need indoor overwintering like Lantana, Coleus, Fuchsias, New Guinea Impatiens, Begonias, Chenille plant, Mandevilla, Oxalis, Ornamental sweet potato, Geraniums.

You should avoid invasive flower species that will overrun your garden. Some of the invasive species are Lily of the Valley, Anemone, Bellflowers, Daisies, Lemon Mint, Persian Coneflower, Veronicas, Lamium, Shamrocks, etc.