Datura metel This genus loves the heat, and we are just barely warm enough west of the Cascades to glimpse its potential. This species of Datura is native to south China (some say India), where it gets over 5' tall. For us, maybe 2' tall was the norm, and it seemed to attract more than the normal attention from flea and cucumber beetles. Maybe they like the bitter toxic alkaloids the genus is known for. Also known for heavenly fragrance and drama. Seeds Per Packet: 10 Seeds Per Gram: 80
Ballerina Mix These are exaggerated versions of traditional datura trumpet flowers, with 7" long doubled petals that create something more like a ballerina's dress than a trumpet. Especially good for pots and hot locations where datura naturally thrives. Fragrant flowers are followed by fantastic seed pods that are arrangements all in themselves. Pod spines have mercifully been reduced to nubbins by some breede... pricing and more
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