Sacred Datura
Datura wrightii
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
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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