Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Datura (duh-TOO-ruh) (Info) Species: metel (MET-el) (Info) Cultivar: Cornucopaea
Synonym:Datura cornucopia
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Category: Annuals Shrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Blue-Green
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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