Re:brugmansia
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re:brugmansia
- From: D* M*
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 23:09:17 -0600
>The plant you were talking about [brugmansias] is that also known as angel
>trumpet? if so do they need sun or shade? in groun or in pots? if it is the
>same plant i have several of them,and don't know how to care for them, would
>appreciate any information,
>Dot zone 7
Hi Dot,
Angel's Trumpets are one of my favorites. They used to all be classified
into the genus Datura, but have now been divided into 2 genera, Datura and
Brugmansia. In a nutshell, here are the differences.
Datura - sprawling shrubby annuals, outward facing flowers, can be potted
but best grown in the ground. Most common colors are white, purple and
light yellow. The most common species are Datura meteloides, D. metel, and
less commonly, D. stramonium (also known as Jimson weed).
Brugmansia - tender, woody perennials, which may become tall, and almost
tree-like. The flowers are more downward-facing. Colors come in pink,
yellow, and white. In frost-free areas, these can be planted in the
ground, but in temperature regions, they are usually potted and brought
indoors for the winter (I keep mine dormant in a cool basement.).
There is a good brugmansia site at:
http://www.nativehabitat.com/plants_brugmansias.html
All parts of plants in both genera are very poisonous.
Don Martinson
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee suburb)
USDA Zone 5 (-10 to -20F)
AHS Heat Zone #4, Map at: ( http://www.suite101.com/userfiles/79/hz1024.jpg )
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