Datura sp. (Thorn Apple)

Datura sp. (Thorn Apple) white flower close up with soft purple edges on thin petals.
Datura sp. (Thorn Apple) white flower with soft purple edges emerging from lush green foliage.

Botanical name: Datura sp.

Common names: Thorn Apple, Angel's Trumpet

Family: Solanaceae

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Datura species are herbaceous, leafy annuals and short-lived perennials which can reach up to 2 m in height. The leaves are alternate, 10-20 cm long and 5-18 cm broad, with a lobed or toothed margin. The flowers are erect or spreading (not pendulous like those of Brugmansia), trumpet-shaped, 5-20 cm long and 4-12 cm broad at the mouth; colors vary from white to yellow, pink, and pale purple.

Cultivars: Datura sp. (Thorn Apple)

Similar plants: Datura sp. (Thorn Apple)




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