What are these plants?

[Lyndave]

Does anyone know what these 2 plants are, thankyou kindlyWhat am l (1)

What am l (2)

[BradN · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lyndave. It looks like the first one is Duranta erecta ("Geisha girl" is a popular variety). The wonderful plant.id app suggests that the second is Mirabilis jalapa, aka four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru.

Are you thinking of putting some in your garden?

Brad

[Lyndave]

Hi Brad, yes l wanted to know so l can do a bit of research on them both

[EricL]

Hi @Lyndave

Just a bit of info about these beautiful flowers, the Duranta Erecta is toxic to pets and the Mirabilis Jalapa's black seeds and roots are toxic to pets as well. If you plan on planting them in your garden please make sure to put up a fence to prevent your pets from tasting or consuming them.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Lyndave]

Thankyou for that information Eric, l do have the garden fenced off from the dog, however l have done research on both those plants and have decided against them...... Thanks again

[EricL]

Hello @Lyndave

I suggest having a look at this excellent guide - How to choose fragrant plants by @Adam_W. Further down the discussion, I've compiled a list of the fragrant plants that are toxic and non-toxic to pets. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Lyndave]

Thankyou eric