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Datura AKA Devil’s Trumpet 'Le Fleur Lilac' Seeds (Certified Organic)

White trumpet flowers with lavender inside their throats decorate a bat-like plant whose leaves smell of peanut butter. Seedpods are covered in spines, which gave this plant the name “Thorn Apple”.

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Details

Annual in the Nightshade Family. White trumpet flowers with lavender inside their throats decorate a bat-like plant whose leaves smell of peanut butter. Seedpods are covered in spines, which gave this plant the name “Thorn Apple”. Continuous blooming through frost. Also known as Jimson Weed; “Jim” refers to “Jamestown”, the European settlement that failed when the populace ingested this plant, went crazy, and knocked themselves off. (This was apparently at the encouragement of the local indigenous folks, who knew trouble when they saw it!) All parts of the plant are toxic.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Datura stramonium
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 Violet/Lavender, White/Near White
Bloom Time Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer
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