Perennials – 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