Angel's Trumpet
Scientific Name: Brugmansia candida Pers.
Synonym: Datura arborea
Family: Solanaceae
Brugmansia sp at the Huntington Gardens in early July
Sunset®: 16-24
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 32 °F (0°C)
Heat Tolerance: Avoid afternoon sun in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: sun to shade
Origin: Peru
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 12 feet tall (3.5 m)
Flowers: White, yellow or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water
The Brugmansias used to be placed in the Datura genus, like the jimsonweeds and thorn apples. They can be recognized by the flowers opening downward instead of upward.
As for the Daturas, all parts of the plant are poisonous.
Blooming Habits:
The 8 inches long flowers (20 cm) appear in late summer and are extremely fragrant.
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