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Datura metel, Purple Horn-of-Plenty, Jimpson Weed, Devils Weed. Double Purple
Double Purple

Datura metel

Purple Horn-of-Plenty, Jimpson Weed, Devils Weed
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Southern China
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A true showstopper, Datura metel - also known as Horn-of-Plenty - boasts huge, double trumpet-shaped flowers that spiral outward like a horn, often in a unique mottled purple shade. These blooms are not only spectacular in appearance but also richly fragrant, filling the air from spring through fall.

Growing to 2 3 feet in containers, this fast-growing plant blooms repeatedly in spring, summer, and fall, adding a bold, tropical flair to gardens and patios. It has a long history of medicinal uses (though all parts are toxic if ingested, so admire with care).

With its exotic flowers, intoxicating scent, and lush foliage, Datura metel brings a mystical, surreal beauty to your garden like no other.

Cultivars:

Cornucopea

Double Golden Queen

Double Purple

Double / Triple White

Double Yellow

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Datura Metel - Horn-of-Plenty

A true showstopper, Datura metel - also known as Horn-of-Plenty - boasts huge, double trumpet-shaped flowers that spiral outward like a horn, often in a unique mottled purple shade. These blooms are not only spectacular in appearance but also richly fragrant, filling the air from spring through fall.
Growing to 2"3 feet in containers, this fast-growing plant blooms repeatedly in spring, summer, and fall, adding a bold, tropical flair to gardens and patios. It has a long history of medicinal uses (though all parts are toxic if ingested, so admire with care).
With its exotic flowers, intoxicating scent, and lush foliage, Datura metel brings a mystical, surreal beauty to your garden like no other.
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER: Angel Trumpet Delight - Smart-Release Booster.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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