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Datura metel (Downy thorn apple, Devil's trumpet, Horn of plenty)

Datura metel Photo/Illustration: Amy Ziffer



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Datura metel Common Name: Downy thorn apple, Devil's trumpet, Horn of plenty Genus: Datura
Datura metel grows 3 to 4 feet tall with large dark green leaves that have a bad smell. However, the large trumpet-shaped flowers have a sweet fragrance that spreads throughout the garden in the morning and evening. Flowers may be single or double and range from white and yellow to pink and purple.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Poisonous. Easy to grow from seed. Starts flowering early in the growing season. All parts are highly toxic if ingested.
 Care: Fertile soil and full sun.
 Propagation: Soak or chip seeds before sowing indoors in spring.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Poisonous
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals,Herbs

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