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This is another interesting Datura species and just like all the others it is strictly ornamental, very poisonous, and not a food, and it can be weedy if you don’t keep an eye on it. It produces beautiful white flowers that are smaller in size and produce a striking seed pod.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Datura ferox |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 42 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling, Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
