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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 5–9Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Photos (101)

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) — is a resilient and enchanting perennial plant that can add a layer of mystique to any landscape design; ground, image 99
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle shades of violet may also be apparent; reveling in, image 101
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii; and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality, image 98
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; the plant typically, image 95

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