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Family: Solanaceae
(so-lan-AY-see-ee) Genus: Datura (duh-TOO-ruh) Species: metel (MET-el) Cultivar: Triple Yellow
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousSucculent Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Bright YellowBloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods Direct sow as soon as the ground can be workedFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsWear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |