Spring Crocus
Crocus vernus
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Dutch Crocus, Giant Crocus
Iridaceae
garden
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
bulbs
Irritant compounds (not colchicine)
1 to 4 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
What to Do
Monitor at home. Usually self-limiting. Do NOT confuse with deadly Autumn Crocus (Colchicum).
About Spring Crocus
Spring Crocus is only mildly toxic — very different from the deadly Autumn Crocus. The spring-blooming variety causes mild GI upset at worst.