Datura Hybrid, Devil's Trumpet, Jimsonweed, Common Thorn-apple 'Lilac Le Fleur'

Datura

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
Not Applicable
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Lavender
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Succulent
Days to Maturity
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Seed Type
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Disease Resistance
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
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Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
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Classification
Regional

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

Birmingham, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Glendale, Arizona

Chowchilla, California

Eustis, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

Iowa City, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Grand Haven, Michigan

Lanse, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

Rogersville, Missouri

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Clementon, New Jersey

New York City, New York

Romulus, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Fremont, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Sherman, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington(2 reports)

Amma, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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L
Gap, PA | November 2014 | positive

I found one of these growing by our backyard woods. I had no idea what it was, but it had more of a blue throat than lilac. I left it t...Read More

J
Farmington, MI | November 2009 | positive

I ate the seeds of a datura plant. I spoke to God. end of story.

B
Pittsburgh, PA | September 2008 | negative

We found this plant growing wild in our yard. It is very interesting and beautiful, but beware!! This plant is extremely toxic! If you...Read More

L
Central, AL (Zone 7b) | April 2007 | positive

I've the double variety of this datura. I also have friends in the area that have them. Their "Thorn Apple" fruits (seeds head) is unus...Read More

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S
Grand Haven, MI | April 2007 | positive

I started seed saved from a friend's plant from last summer. At only 6 inches tall and several sets of true leaves it actually developed ...Read More

L
Seattle, WA | August 2005 | positive

Datura Angel Trumpets are growing/blooming in containers.

They've also produced pods, which I presume are to be harveste...Read More

M
M
Lindsay, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

Just saw my very first bloom - wow how did I live so long without this one??? Even if it goes everywhere I will not mind this is a "wow" flower.

T
Houston, TX | August 2004 | positive

Planted by seed(off of first year plant), this plant proved to grow when "proffessionals" said it would not!
(let seeds soak 24 hr...Read More

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