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Datura Hybrid, Devil's Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple 'Triple Yellow'

Datura metel

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)

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Species

metel (MET-el)

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Synonym

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

Bright Yellow

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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Theodore, Alabama

Batesville, Arkansas

Ward, Arkansas

Carmel, California

El Cajon, California

Granite Hills, California

Harbison Canyon, California

Rancho San Diego, California

Rowland Heights, California

Brooksville, Florida

Deland, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Columbus, Georgia

Moweaqua, Illinois

Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Lafayette, Louisiana

Bluffton, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

College Station, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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cathy053

Ward, AR | April 2004 | positive

It is very beautiful the flower lasts a few days compared to the singles that last a day.

I treated mine like the singles...Read More

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