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

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Datura metel by snowhermit
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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
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Visalia, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Maurepas, Louisiana

Wallkill, New York

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

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Woodsville, NH (Zone 4a) | August 2001 | neutral

Ballerina is a new form of the Datura. It has full size flowers in primrose yellow,flushed purple, and white. These specially bred plants...Read More

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