Botanical Name: Datura wrighti
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Common Name: Jimson Weed, Datura  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: wrong photo
  • Description

  • Notes

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.