There are plenty of lists of toxic and unsafe plants for chickens, but it is very hard to find plant options that can be used in your chicken area. I have compiled a list of plants that are deemed appropriate for chicken areas.
The following plants are deemed “safe” for chickens.
Zone Find your zone here. Annual/Perennial Note: Some annuals can be over-wintered as perennials in warmer climates.
Floral Plants
Bee Balm 3-9 Perennial Begonia Annual Black Eyed Susan 3-11 Perennial Coreopsis 3-9 Perennial Calendula Annual Daisy 5-8 Perennial Dandelion Annual Day Lilly 4-8 Perennial Echinacea (Coneflower) 3-9 Perennial Impatiens Annual Kalanchoe Marigold Annual Nasturtium Annual Orchid 6-8 Perennial Petunia Annual Sunflower Annual Thistle 3-10 Perennial Velvet Nettle 3-10 Perennial Violet Annual Zinnia Annual |
Foliage Plants
Herbs
Catnip 3-9 Perennial Lavender 5-10 Perennial Lemon Balm 4-11 Perennial Mint 3-10 Perennial Oregano 5-11 Perennial Rosemary 6-10 Perennial |
Vines
Black Eye Susan 10-11 Perennial Bougainvillea 9-11 Perennial Grape Ivy Annual Nasturtium Annual Rose 3-11 Perennial Swedish Ivy Annual Virginia Creeper 3-9 Perennial |
Shrubs
Bamboo Butterfly Bush 5-10 Dogwood 3-8 Fig 7-9 Gardenia 8-10 Hop Tree 4-9 Juniper 3-9 Lilac 2-9 Palm 8-11 Rose 3-11 Schefflera |
Trees
Keep in mind, just because a plant is “safe” does not mean it will be safe from hungry chickens.
If you have a suggestion of a plant to be listed, please leave a comment or message me. After researching its safeness, it will be added to the list.
If you have a suggestion of a plant to be listed, please leave a comment or message me. After researching its safeness, it will be added to the list.