Datura Species, Devil's Trumpet

Daturastramonium var. inermis

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Synonym
Datura tatula var. inermis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Carrollton, Georgia

Patterson, Georgia

Valdosta, Georgia

Plymouth, Indiana

Silver City, New Mexico

Dundee, Ohio

Conway, South Carolina

Kurten, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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V
Andover, CT | January 2016 | neutral

The seed pod pictured at the top of this page is not D. tatula v inermis. A proper v. inermis seed pod is smooth, lacking spiny thorns.

L
| January 2004 | positive

I live in BC,Canada and had a great experience growing the plant i did find the flowers smaller then others i did grow did i do something...Read More

B
Redlands, CA (Zone 10a) | December 2003 | neutral

Getting rid of a plant because it is poisonous is a wise choice only if you have small children or stupid pets. I have neither. I love my...Read More

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J
Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) | November 2003 | positive

I just read a comment from a member to remove all Brugmansias from your yard because they are poisonous. Does that mean my Oleander and ...Read More

A
A
| November 2003 | negative

I read it in the news that this plant is used by some kids as a drug and it is very dangerous please get rid of this plant from your gard...Read More

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