- Devil’s trumpet
Botanical name: datura metel
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height and 1 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 3-10
Flower color: white, yellow, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune in the winter/early spring before flowering begins to stimulate new growth
Propagation methods: cutting
Landscape use: specimen plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: long blooming periods
Watering instructions: water only when the first few inches of soil have dried
Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: sage, poppies, marigold
Toxicity level: HIGHLY toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: yes
