How to Grow and Care for Jimsonweed

Jimsonweed, also known as Thorn apple, Devil's snare, Angel's trumpet, Moon flower, Locoweed, Stinkweed

Jimsonweed is a robust and resilient plant with a relatively easy care profile, thriving in various soil types as long as they are well-draining. Special care points include ensuring full sun exposure and managing its prolific seed production to avoid unintentional spreading, as jimsonweed is known for its invasive nature. Regular watering that keeps the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged, will support healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Jimsonweed

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Perennial, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Jimsonweed presents as a delicate, seasonal plant with a stem that ranges in color from green to a purple hue, often giving off an unpleasant aroma. It typically grows with a single, alternating leaf pattern; these leaves are simple in shape and have distinctly jagged edges. The flowers of jimsonweed are notable for their impressive size and tubular structure, which terminates in five modest lobes, invariably colored either pure white or a shade of lavender. These blooms are designed to open under the cover of darkness, releasing a pleasant scent that attracts nocturnal moths.

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