Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Datura

Species:

Datura inoxia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions