Re: Anyone familiar with 'Queen of the Night' plant?
Sid, don't give up!!! You have Samhass and I here for you.
Sam, thanks, I couldn't find it under Queen of the Night (in the Sunset National Garden book, which is my bible), but I knew the description sounded familiar. The Datura (Angels' trumpet) grows very well here in SoCal especially near the more humid, ocean areas. Many of the species are native of South America. Can be grown in zones 16-27, or grow in pots. Evergreen shrubs that can be trained as small trees. Sun or shade and regular watering. BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL PARTS ARE POISONOUS IF INGESTED, therefore, I won't grow any cause of my doggies.
Provide sheltered position as wind tatters the foliage. Expect frost damage, prune in early spring after last frost. Blooms summer and fall.
I personally love this bush/tree as it has a bizarre look with the trumpet flowers hanging upside down and when I first saw it, I immediately was attracted to its look.
Hope this helps, Kathie
and no smart arse remarks from Fumar and Handie, got it!!!
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