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(Datura discolor)
Desert Thorn-Apple (Datura discolor)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Datura discolor, commonly known as Desert Thorn-Apple, is an annual herb native to sandy washes and desert flats in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters). The plant is characterized by its large, upward-growing trumpet-shaped flowers, which are white in the bell and transition to pale to dark violet towards the base. These striking flowers bloom at night and close by the following midday, making them particularly alluring to nocturnal pollinators such as moths.
Desert Thorn-Apple is appreciated for its large, showy flowers that add a unique aesthetic to night gardens. It is often used in xeriscaping and desert landscaping due to its low water requirements and ability to thrive in hot, arid environments. While it can tolerate some partial shade, it flourishes in full sun and well-drained soils. Gardeners should be cautious, as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it can self-seed prolifically, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Desert Thorn-Apple is appreciated for its large, showy flowers that add a unique aesthetic to night gardens. It is often used in xeriscaping and desert landscaping due to its low water requirements and ability to thrive in hot, arid environments. While it can tolerate some partial shade, it flourishes in full sun and well-drained soils. Gardeners should be cautious, as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it can self-seed prolifically, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 2-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Purple
- Flowering Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Sandy washes and desert flats in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Datura discolor, Datura thomasii, Datura thomasiae,
GBIF Accepted Name: Datura discolor Bernh.