Other latin names: Brugmansia

Common name: Angel's trumpets

Family: Solanaceae

Plant type	Perennial
Height	10 to 20 feet
Spread	5 to 10 feet
Habit	Upright
Foliage	Evergreen
Growth rate	Moderate
Interests	Flowers
Uses	Pots and tubs, conservatory
Skill level	Average
Maintenance	Slight
Hardiness	9
Heat zone
Sun	Full sun
Moisture	Dry to moist
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Fertile
Water consumption	Heavy
Site	Sheltered to average
Flower colour	Pink, white, yellow
Flower season	Early summer to late summer
Flower size	Large to very large
Foliage colour	Green
Fruit colour
Edible parts
Harvest time
Stems
Features	Scented flowers
Wildlife
Texture

Daturas are shrubs and trees grown for their large trumpet shaped flowers usually of white, pale yellow or pale pink. They are usually grown as conservatory plants.

Daturas require a fertile soil in full sun. If grown in containers they require frequent watering.

Pest and Diseases

Whitefly and red spider mite can be problems.