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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

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) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11
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) — Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality; moderate fertility will encourage more robust growth, image 62
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