12 gorgeous garden plants that are safe for cats, according to the pros

Knowing the plants that are safe for cats is useful. Here are three of these - a white snapdragon plant in a field, a gray sleeping cat with light purple flowers around it, and dark pink valerian flowers.

From easy-to-grow flowers like sunflowers to perennial shrubs and herbaceous plants, there's a good variety of plants to choose from if you are concerned for your cat's safety when spending time outdoors. 

I've spoken with gardening experts to find out the ones they advise reaching for in order to create a sensory experience for your feline friend, as well as being beautiful and impactful from the gardener's point of view.