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Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

Introduced to: Alabama, Colorado, Corse, France, Greece, Illinois, Italy, Maryland, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Oregon, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tunisia, Ukraine, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia

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Introduced

Datura wrightiiDatura wrightii

Sacred Datura, Sacred Thorn-apple

In Stock: 0.656 lb (Total:0.656lb)

Datura wrightii

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0.66 lb CA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

27,720

Quantity:

0.66 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837098

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

Native

Introduced

Datura wrightii, commonly known as Sacred Datura or Sacred Thorn-apple, is a striking yet potentially hazardous ornamental plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Known for its large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers that bloom from April to October, this member of the Nightshade family has captivated both nature enthusiasts and those interested in its ethnobotanical history. The blooms open at dusk, releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts night-pollinating hawkmoths, which hover like hummingbirds to sip its nectar.

However, beauty belies danger; all parts of Datura wrightii are highly toxic, containing potent alkaloids that can induce severe physiological and psychological effects, if ingested. Historically, this plant held sacred status among indigenous tribes such as the Chumash and Zuni, who used its visionary properties in religious rituals and ceremonies. Despite its historical significance, caution is paramount as misuse can lead to serious health risks or even be fatal. Found in disturbed areas alongside roads, ditches, and sandy washes, this enigmatic plant demands both respect and careful consideration of its powerful attributes.