Datura Hybrid, Devil's Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple 'Double Golden Queen'

Daturametel

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Species
metel (MET-el)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Theodore, Alabama

Canton, Illinois

Santa Fe, Texas

Brigham City, Utah

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | positive

Starting this from seed was aggravating because datura likes to take their sweet time sprouting. Once sprouted, it shot up like a rocket....Read More

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2004 | neutral

I know I have seen this pic and all before but I still have to say that is the coolest looking thing I have ever seen.

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