Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii)
Datura wrightii, or Western Jimson Weed, is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial known for its large, trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers that open at night. All part
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best flowering and growth.
Watering
Water regularly when young, drought-tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding during growing season if soil is poor.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best flowering and growth.
Water regularly when young, drought-tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils.
Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost.
Outdoor
Light feeding during growing season if soil is poor.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.5-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, ovate
Flower Size
15-20 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familySolanaceae
- genusDatura
- speciesDatura wrightii
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts of Datura wrightii contain highly toxic tropane alkaloids, including atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine. Ingestion can cause severe anticholinergic poisoning, leading to hallucinations, delirium, tachycardia, hyperthermia, seizures, coma, an