Are Lilies Of The Valley Toxic To Wild Animals In Addition To Humans And Pets?

Question

i love the fragrance and am considering planting some. but wild animals such as rabbits, deer, opossums, squirrels and such frequent my neighborhood. will these animals eat the lilies and be harmed?

Answer 1

It is one of those bad boys for sure. While the extension article says few animal poisonings have been reported, to be safe, I would not recommend it in the garden.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/lily-of-the-valley-toxicity.htm

https://csuvth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/Plants/Details/123

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/fragrant-garden-plants.htm