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    Datura metel

    Also Known As

    • Purple Horn-of-Plenty

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Datura metel plant details

    Datura metel is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Datura metel

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Datura metel

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spectacular bloom and fragrance await you. This Purple Horn-of-Plenty not only boasts double trumpets of a unique mottled purple shade but also gives fragrance from spring through fall.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Datura metel plant

    How to Grow Datura metel

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
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    Datura wrightii

    aka Sacred Datura

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Datura discolor

    aka Datura discolor 'Desert Thorn Apple', Angel's Trumpet

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Datura metel 'Belle Blanche'

    aka Belle Blanche Angel's Trumpet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Datura metel 'Belle Blanche' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Datura innoxia

    aka Datura meteloides

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Datura innoxia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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