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What plant is this?This plant appeared this spring in two different flower beds after removing hard scape from previous owner. Any idea what it is? Invasive? It looks like it will be blooming soon. Zone 7a. Full sun. The lady selling plants at the farmers market was selling one and didn’t know what it was either. –Chris
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Chris,
This plant is a type of Datura. You will find that in the evening it produces a nice fragrance that attracts moths. We grow this in our greenhouse and sell it at the garden center. It makes a beautiful flower and an attract addition to any garden. However since this plant is in the Solanaceae family, it has some toxic qualities. Becareful not to ingest the seeds or leaves of this plant. It is used for medicinal purposes in some countries and it only causes problems (if ingested).
Hope this information is helpful. When it blooms please send me a picture and I’ll make a positive identification.
It is a Datura plant, similar to the Brugmansia (angel trumpet) except the flowers grow upward on the Datura or Devil Trumpet flower. Very toxic (the entire plant) harmful to pets and children…