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Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

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Overview

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) is a perennial herbaceous plant with large, trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers, up to 8 inches long. Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length. This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested. Adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–9Type Ground cover, VineClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches, image 96Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Datura wrightii, image 90Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space; ground cover / vine with white, image 66Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It boasts large, trumpet-shaped flowers that exude an intense fragrance, primarily during the evening hoursSacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It prefers well-draining soilSacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers; caution: all parts are toxic if ingested, image 93+114

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Vine
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches, image 96
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Datura wrightii, image 90
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space; ground cover / vine with white, image 66
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It boasts large, trumpet-shaped flowers that exude an intense fragrance, primarily during the evening hours
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It prefers well-draining soil
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers; caution: all parts are toxic if ingested, image 93
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — making it a practical choice for xeriscaping; adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens, image 57
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It has a sprawling habit, often spreading 2 to 4 feet in width and growing up to 1 to 3 feet in height, image 81
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii; and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality, image 75
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — The plant typically blooms from late spring until fall; it boasts large, trumpet-shaped flowers that exude an intense
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens; typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle, image 74
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — is a resilient and enchanting perennial plant that can add a layer of mystique to any landscape design; ground, image 76
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — reveling in full sun to partial shade; this night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in, image 60
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — All parts of the plant contain poisonous alkaloids that can be harmful if ingested; consider its mystical ambiance and
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ground cover / vine for full; ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space, image 69
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It prefers well-draining soil; datura wrightii is drought-tolerant, image 84
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality; moderate fertility will encourage more robust growth
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — white flowers in the garden
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — making it a practical choice for xeriscaping; adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens, image 80
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It boasts large, trumpet-shaped flowers that exude an intense fragrance, primarily during the evening hours; is a, image 77
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — moderate fertility will encourage more robust growth; trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers; caution: all parts are toxic if ingested, image 70
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle shades of violet may also be apparent
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