Datura Species, Devil's Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple

Daturametel

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Species
metel (MET-el)
Synonym
Datura alba
Datura bojeri
Datura chlorantha
Datura cornucopia
Datura dubia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Prattville, Alabama

Clovis, California

Laguna Hills, California

Clinton, Connecticut

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lake Placid, Florida

Largo, Florida

Orange Park, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Kingsland, Georgia

Rincon, Georgia

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Petersburg, Indiana

Corbin, Kentucky

Evans, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Alpena, Michigan

Columbiaville, Michigan

Lansing, Michigan

Wayland, Michigan

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Saint Louis, Missouri

West Kill, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kelly, North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Conway, South Carolina

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Blanco, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Natalia, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

10
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3
neutrals
0
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Elizabethton, TN | August 2009 | positive

I recieved my seeds in a free packet only I didn't know at the time that they were in there. When the plant started to grow I didn't kno...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

This is an annual here in zone 5, but it does self-seed. It is sweetly scented, and I kind of like it. My Mom says it is a weed in the ...Read More

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Durham, NC | November 2004 | positive

Have had this plant in NC (zone 7) for several years, given to me by a neighbor, but could never find out what it was. Gave it to a frie...Read More

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New Bern, NC | October 2004 | positive

My plant has grown in a mulch made primarily of pine that we brought in from the recycle center. Last winter it died back to the point t...Read More

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Groesbeck, TX | October 2004 | positive

This plant has grown fast this summer to about 3 feet high. It is blooming profusely in October.The blooms are a beautiful dark purple ...Read More

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Fort Wayne, IN | September 2004 | positive

I bought one of these a few years back. I have been growing them in pots ever since but have never gotten one to grow as tall as the ori...Read More

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West Kill, NY | July 2004 | positive

Mine are pale yellow, grown in whiskey barrel planters, and reseed themselves readily from year to year in zone 4b. Quite spectacular, al...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | July 2004 | positive

I have a few datura which have been grown from the seeds in march and replanted the little plants.

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Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

My datura is planted in full sun and never gets watered unless it rains but it grew and flowered none-the-less.

Flowers ar...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

I planted mine under a banana tree. It gets some sun but not much and it is doing beautifully. It has gotten alot taller since I plante...Read More

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Charlotte, NC | July 2004 | neutral

These plants are magnificent! Even without the blooms, the silvery-grey purple-veined foilage is interesting.

Mother and...Read More

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| June 2003 | positive

found in Namibia desert and grow by seel in France

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | September 2001 | neutral

Datura metel – often confused as D.meteloides. Flowers up to 6 inches long, fruit capsules are round, nodding with smooth bumps (no spi...Read More

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