Jimsonweed
Datura stramonium
Also listed as Datura tatula, Stramonium vulgare
Also known as Thorn-apple, Devil's Snare, Hell's Bells
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Jimsonweed is a tall, fast-growing annual with coarse foliage and large white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers followed by spiky seed pods. Note: this plant is highly toxic and invasive in many regions.
Why grow it
Jimsonweed is occasionally of interest to ethnobotanists and horticulturists studying Solanaceae family diversity, particularly for its distinctive architectural form and rapid growth habit. It requires minimal soil preparation and thrives in disturbed ground where many cultivars struggle. However, most temperate-zone gardeners will find superior alternatives in ornamental datura species, angel's trumpet, or flowering tobacco, which offer comparable visual interest without the associated management challenges.
Watch out for
Jimsonweed self-seeds readily and can persist in disturbed soil; remove seed pods before they mature if you wish to prevent volunteer plants in subsequent seasons. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids and should be handled with gloves, as skin contact can cause irritation. Keep away from children and pets, and do not compost diseased material in active systems where seeds might survive.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Solanaceae
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Jimsonweed is a tall, fast-growing annual with coarse foliage and large white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers followed by spiky seed pods. Note: this plant is highly toxic and invasive in many regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Jimsonweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Jimsonweed is occasionally of interest to ethnobotanists and horticulturists studying Solanaceae family diversity, particularly for its distinctive architectural form and rapid growth habit. It requires minimal soil preparation and thrives in disturbed ground where many cultivars struggle. However, most temperate-zone gardeners will find superior alternatives in ornamental datura species, angel's trumpet, or flowering tobacco, which offer comparable visual interest without the associated management challenges.
Watch out for
Jimsonweed self-seeds readily and can persist in disturbed soil; remove seed pods before they mature if you wish to prevent volunteer plants in subsequent seasons. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids and should be handled with gloves, as skin contact can cause irritation. Keep away from children and pets, and do not compost diseased material in active systems where seeds might survive.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Solanaceae
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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