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Datura - Sacred Organic
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Datura - Sacred Organic

Datura wrightii
This tropical plant has beguiling trumpet-shaped blooms that unfurl on summer evenings, beckoning pollinator moths and all others nearby with its sweet penetrating scent. But beware, under its skin-deep beauty and fragrant air lurks alkaloids of atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. Native to the Southwest, it was revered by Amerindians.
SKU #S1693OG
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
24
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
3' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender-edged trumpets open and age to pure white
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days; germinates in several periods
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Sow indoors 2 months before last frost. Keep at 75-80°F. Retain moisture by covering with humidity dome until germination occurs.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow about 2 weeks after last frost in warmer climates (zones 8-10).
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
2-3 weeks after the last frost, when the soil has warmed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Angel's trumpet carefully pleated buds swirl open at dusk, the freshly opened flowers releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts nighttime moths. During the day, bumblebees pry open these buds to rob it of its pollen. Datura is a bountiful patio plant that transforms at night into a luminous beacon in moon and tropical themed gardens. It thrives in warm summer weather and should be grown in a warm, protected spot in northern gardens to enhance its growth and night fragrance. Caution: all parts are toxic. Be aware of its poisonous qualities when placing in the garden.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly—about 1" or so per week. While somewhat drought tolerant, greater moisture availability will increase blooms.
Soil pH:
Prefers more acidic soils but will tolerate neutral settings.
Fertilizer:
Mix in an organic granular fertilizer that is high in phosphorus to promote flowering.
Diseases & Pests:
Spider mites may be an issue—hose down plants with a heavy stream of water regularly until the pest is gone. May also be damaged by Hummingbird Moth caterpillars (hornworms). Monitor plants July-August and remove caterpillars promptly.