Datura Hybrid, Devil's Trumpet, Jimsonweed, Common Thorn-apple 'Lilac Le Fleur'

Datura

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Birmingham, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Glendale, Arizona

Chowchilla, California

Eustis, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

Iowa City, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Grand Haven, Michigan

Lanse, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

Rogersville, Missouri

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Clementon, New Jersey

New York City, New York

Romulus, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Fremont, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Sherman, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington(2 reports)

Amma, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Gap, PA | November 2014 | positive

I found one of these growing by our backyard woods. I had no idea what it was, but it had more of a blue throat than lilac. I left it t...Read More

J
Farmington, MI | November 2009 | positive

I ate the seeds of a datura plant. I spoke to God. end of story.

B
Pittsburgh, PA | September 2008 | negative

We found this plant growing wild in our yard. It is very interesting and beautiful, but beware!! This plant is extremely toxic! If you...Read More

L
Central, AL (Zone 7b) | April 2007 | positive

I've the double variety of this datura. I also have friends in the area that have them. Their "Thorn Apple" fruits (seeds head) is unus...Read More

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S
Grand Haven, MI | April 2007 | positive

I started seed saved from a friend's plant from last summer. At only 6 inches tall and several sets of true leaves it actually developed ...Read More

L
Seattle, WA | August 2005 | positive

Datura Angel Trumpets are growing/blooming in containers.

They've also produced pods, which I presume are to be harveste...Read More

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M
Lindsay, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

Just saw my very first bloom - wow how did I live so long without this one??? Even if it goes everywhere I will not mind this is a "wow" flower.

T
Houston, TX | August 2004 | positive

Planted by seed(off of first year plant), this plant proved to grow when "proffessionals" said it would not!
(let seeds soak 24 hr...Read More

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