Re: datura questions



Dawndoll2@aol.com wrote:

> I would like to know if anyone can tell me the different species Datura names
> of the following.
>
> 1. Large white Datura flowers...has pale purple edging when opening and have
> been measured at about 6-7 inches across. The stems seem to have a purple
> tinge as do the seed pods spikes.
> 2. smaller white Datura flowers-has pale yellow edging when opening and have
> been measured at about 2-4 inches across. The stems seem to be plain green
> and same for the spikes on the seed pods.
>
> thank u in advance
>
> Dawn
> zone 5a
> Dear Dawn,  J. L. Hudson's catalog lists around sixteen different Daturas with
> descriptions, including D. meteloides,tatula, and stramonium, and inoxia. I've
> grown his (their?) D. meteloides and per his description the   flowers are
> 6"-8" across and are showy white trumpets with a lavender blush. The plants are
> 3'-6' tall and have purple stems.D. tatula had smaller 4"-5" flowers , very
> pale lavender with lite purple stripes. He mentions a system of Datura taxonomy
> developed by a T. Hansen of Denmark.

                                                                Annie Hayes,
Richmond, Ca,
                                                                   Zone 9
Sunset zone 16

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