Datura metel
Datura metel
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Datura
- Species:
- Datura metel
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple, yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, moths
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.