Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Sacred Datura Seeds
Sacred Datura Seeds
Our own farm-grown Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (20+ seeds)
Common Names
Sacred Datura, Moon Flower, Western Jimson Weed, Angel Trumpet, Sacred Thorn Apple
Botanical Name
Datura wrightii
Plant Family
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
Native Range
Central and South America
Life Cycle
Tender perennial
Hardiness Zone
Grown as an annual in zones 3-11. Perennial in zones 8+.
Habit
Sprawling plant to 3 or 4ft wide and 2ft wide. Impressive white trumpet shaped flowers are followed by large egg-shaped seed capsules covered with numerous sharp spines.
Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and can be sown indoors in flats and transplanted out once all danger of frost has passed. Seedlings are fast growing but need to be started early and given a spot that is nice and hot and sunny to flourish.
Growing/Care
Easy to grow. Plants are most impressive when given regular water and good garden soil. Will self seed and potentially become weedy unless deadheaded to prevent seed formation.
Harvesting
N/A
Culinary Uses
All plant parts are toxic. Not for internal use.
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, anodyne, sedative and narcotic. Can be applied topically to ease rheumatic pain. All plant parts are toxic in small or large doses.
Themes
Drought Tolerant, Apothecary Garden, Deer Resistant.