General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant are extremely toxic.
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Devil's Trumpet
  • Horn of Plenty
  • Downy Thorn Apple

Photo Gallery
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-06-23
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2019-09-11
Angel's Trumpet
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-06-22
The flower only moments after opening.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date: 2021-07-08
A newly potted young plant. Buds are beginning to form.
Location: My garden in N E Pa.
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2019-07-22
ANGEL'S Trumpet
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2009-10-03
Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2014-05-10
This "Devil's Trumpet" holds its head very high. Snow white and a

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-05-28
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-07-12
Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2014-05-10
This pure white Datura is an eye catcher in the gardens!

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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