Description
It has sharp and prickly branches that are densely covered with rather minute star shaped hair.
Winter hardy to USDA Zone 9-10. In St. Louis it is grown as an annual. In the ground, plants do best in rich, humusy, well-drained loams in full sun with regular moisture. Purchase plants from nurseries in spring or start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before last spring frost.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Solanum surattense, Solanum xanthocarpum |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3.00 to 4.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | White, yellow, lilac and purple |
| Bloom Time | July to frost |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Solanum xanthocarpum care
It is a regarded as a weed, commonly growing in barnyards, pastures and beside roads. Opening the seed pods and planting the seeds is similar for all species.
Depending on the species, Datura can be grown as an annual in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 7 and as a perennial in zones 8 through 10.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 70 F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Solanum xanthocarpum special feature
Borders, containe Specimen or group. Place containers near patios so flower fragrance may be enjoyed.
Solanum xanthocarpum uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- It is used in the treatment of skin diseases, fever etc
- It is used for external application and rarely for oral administration