Datura Metel 'Ballerina White'
Datura
![Datura Metel 'Ballerina White' Datura from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-4329.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
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- White flower that twist open at dusk, releasing a powerful fragrance
![Blooms all Season](image/chars/char-82.png)
Blooms all Season
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
Interesting Notes about Datura:
Striking tropical-looking plants with large leaves produce large, fragrant, trumpetlike, double flowers that twist open from June to October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Ruffled upright flowers are eye-catching in large mono or mixed containers, and landscapes
Thrive in heat
Drought tolerant once established
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 9-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Container
- Heat Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained