Are Cannas Safe for Horses? Cornell Toxicity Database Says Yes

Cannas Not Listed as Toxic to Livestock

Cornell University's Plants Poisonous to Livestock database does not list canna (Canna spp.) as toxic to horses or other livestock.

Verify Locally

Contact your County Extension Agent for region-specific confirmation. Provide your state/county for contact details.

Practical Note

Horses generally avoid cannas due to tough, fibrous leaves. But if they browse, no toxic effects are documented. Fence off if you want to protect the plants from trampling.