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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Datura (duh-TOO-ruh) (Info)
Species: metel (MET-el) (Info)
Cultivar: Double Golden Queen

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Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Xeramtheum On Jan 20, 2006, Xeramtheum from Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) wrote:

Starting this from seed was aggravating because datura likes to take their sweet time sprouting. Once sprouted, it shot up like a rocket. I find they do best with a sphagnum/perlite, moldering grass/leaf compost mix. The flowers are stunning, especially the doubles.

Neutral BUFFY690 On Jun 10, 2004, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) wrote:

I know I have seen this pic and all before but I still have to say that is the coolest looking thing I have ever seen.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Theodore, Alabama
Banner, Illinois
Santa Fe, Texas
Brigham City, Utah
Kalama, Washington



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