Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border

 

Special Uses

Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Datura is the south western native that was a frequent subject for Georgia O'Keeffe. It is a startlingly large plant given that it is an annual, growing from a seed in spring to a shrub 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. The creamy to pink flowers are large, with a spiraled funnel shape. Blossoms open in the early evening to morning, withering with the day's heat. Leaves are large, deeply lobed, and a grey-blue-green color. Very drought tolerant. Fragrant flowers. All parts of the plant are highly toxic.

Datura will grow in sandy, sandy-loam, clay-loam, or rocky soils. Grows in full sun to part shade. All parts of the plant are highly toxic.