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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Datura (duh-TOO-ruh) (Info) Cultivar: Lilac Le Fleur Additional cultivar information: (aka La Fleur Lilac)
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Violet/Lavender White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Sep 7, 2008, btonsch from Pittsburgh, PA wrote:
We found this plant growing wild in our yard. It is very interesting and beautiful, but beware!! This plant is extremely toxic! If you do your own research online you will find many people have died trying to acheive a high by consuming various parts of this plant. Others have become seriously ill just by handling it. I would not recommend it as an addition to a garden. If you feel you must grow this plant, please be very careful when handling it.
On Apr 4, 2007, Lily_love from Central, AL (Zone 7b) wrote:
I've the double variety of this datura. I also have friends in the area that have them. Their "Thorn Apple" fruits (seeds head) is unusally looking and is a conversation subject. I grew mine in Pots, they produce seed pods early and when the seed rippened; they drop and sending out seedlings right in the pot. I am looking forward to having other varieties, especially white and yellow. These are single flowers, I love them all.
On Apr 3, 2007, sailco from Grand Haven, MI wrote:
I started seed saved from a friend's plant from last summer. At only 6 inches tall and several sets of true leaves it actually developed a blossom. Since I intend to plant it outdoors when the weather permits and I want a bushier plant, I pinched off the top with the blossom . One very easy plant to start. My friend's plant bloomed it's head off last year; can't wait to see it in my garden.
On Aug 23, 2004, THornworm from Houston, TX wrote:
Planted by seed(off of first year plant), this plant proved to grow when "proffessionals" said it would not!
(let seeds soak 24 hrs. in Hot water prior)
Has bloomed successfully(multiple times) throughout the year and stands(currently-08.22.04) upwards of 3/12 feet!
In a POT, NO LESS!
As part of the "nightshade" family(tomato, potato, eggplant, Tobacco, etc), it has suddenly attracted a rather "hungry" catapillar(Manduca sexta/Tobacco Hornworm)on it's leaves.... Perhaps it is the new "host" for the creature..... Who knows!
Double blooms at night(wonderful fragrance)and stays blooming throughout the day(a bit rancid at this time).
Great conversation piece though!!!
More info at: hanzelka@sbcglobal.net
Thanks for your time!
c
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Birmingham, Alabama Vincent, Alabama Chowchilla, California Eustis, Florida Gainesville, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Cumberland, Maryland Grand Haven, Michigan Lanse, Michigan Mathiston, Mississippi Rogersville, Missouri Clementon, New Jersey New York, New York Romulus, New York Charlotte, North Carolina Fremont, Ohio Hulbert, Oklahoma Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Conway, South Carolina North Augusta, South Carolina Lafayette, Tennessee Alice, Texas Brazoria, Texas Sherman, Texas Kalama, Washington Seattle, Washington (2 reports) Amma, West Virginia
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