Family:  Nightshade (Solanacea)

Hardy to Zones 7 to 12

Herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America, with a current worldwide distribution.   Flowers oversize even for such a large plant, and completely tuned to the moon.  Flaring trumpets, moonshine white, narcotically scented, almost enough to make you swoon!  Traditional usage, external only (TWM): asthma, motion sickness, pain.  All parts of the plant are toxic, no part of this plant should ever be taken internally.  Plant prefers a sunny, mesic to dry location, and will grow in poor soil, sand or cobble.  Space plants 3 feet apart.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown