General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 2 to 5 feet
Fruit: Showy
Other: Up to 3 inch long thorny green capsules mature to brown and contain numerous black seeds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: With purple streaks in the floral tube
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain toxic alkaloids. Skin contact with sap may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.

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Common names
  • Desert Thorn Apple
  • Devil's Trumpet
  • Moon Flower

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Tucson, AZ
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