Description
Yellow Devil's Trumpet Flower Seeds grow a dramatic Datura with large frilly double yellow trumpet blooms, bold green foliage, and round spiked seed pods. It is grown as an ornamental tropical-style plant for containers and warm gardens, with fast growth and repeat bloom under strong light.
Why Grow It
- Large double yellow trumpet-shaped blooms with a frilled, tropical look.
- Compact enough for containers, growing about 3 ft. tall and wide in good conditions.
- Fresh 10-seed packet; germination can be staggered from about one week to a month.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Datura spp. (yellow double devil's trumpet type) |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual in zones 5-8; perennial in zones 9-12; can be container grown indoors with adequate light |
| Mature height | Up to about 3 ft. tall and wide |
| Light | Full sun outdoors; very bright light for containers indoors |
| Bloom / harvest window | Large yellow trumpet blooms repeat through warm weather under good light |
| Seed count | 10 fresh seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start warm in a bright seed-starting setup. Sow about 1/4 in. deep, keep evenly moist but not soggy, and allow staggered sprouting time. |
| Spacing | Space or pot plants about 24-36 in. apart to allow the rounded habit to fill out |
| Germination | Often high but uneven; some seeds may sprout in about 1 week while others take up to 1 month |
Best For
- ornamental tropical-style containers
- warm patio displays
- summer annual statement plants
- protected bright indoor growing
- gardens where toxic ornamentals can be kept safely away from children and pets
Packet Details
Includes 10 fresh seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Ornamental use only: keep seeds and plants away from children, pets, and livestock.
FAQ
Is Yellow Devil's Trumpet edible?
No. Datura is an ornamental plant only. The plant, flowers, and seeds are poisonous if ingested and must be kept away from children, pets, and livestock.
Is Devil's Trumpet the same as Angel Trumpet?
No. Devil's trumpet is Datura, usually a smaller plant with upright or outward-facing flowers. Angel trumpet is Brugmansia, often woody with hanging flowers.
Why are germination times uneven?
Fresh Datura seed can germinate at different intervals. Keep the seed tray warm and evenly moist, and allow up to a month before judging the batch.
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