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 5–9Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — is a resilient and enchanting perennial plant that can add a layer of mystique to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — is a resilient and enchanting perennial plant that can add a layer of mystique to any landscape design

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle shades of violet may also be apparent

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 has a sprawling habit, often spreading 2 to 4 feet in width and growing up to 1 to 3 feet in height

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — making it a practical choice for xeriscaping

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Datura wrightii is drought-tolerant

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — All parts of the plant contain poisonous alkaloids that can be harmful if ingested

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — reveling in full sun to partial shade

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — It prefers well-draining soil

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — moderate fertility will encourage more robust growth

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — The plant typically blooms from late spring until fall

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ground cover / vine for full

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ground cover / vine with white blooms

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers; caution: all parts are toxic if ingested

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — white flowers in the garden

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