That's an interesting question - one I have wondered about. The first year I planted them from seed, (at least 10 years ago) I put them all in pots to give the kids. They all had mound forms and bloomed beautifully. I think I had other experiences like that through the years but the last few years they were more like regular morning glories with trailing. Is the seed strain corrupted?

Hi! Do you have two packs of the double yellow Datura available? I have a pack each of Echinacea 'Bravado' and Echinacea 'Magnus'. Stacy

Thanks to all for your great advise. Only hope it's not to late as there is very little new growth (green) with which to get new starts, Will try cutting back ....but if so only thing left will be stalks which are not green. The 3 flowers & leaves are at the top of the plant, Will the stalks grow without any leaves left? Guess I'm left with not much of a choice. Meanwhile in case it doesn;t work can anyone tell me where they purchased as I haven't seen them anywhere for sale? Espec.looking for the pink.... pictures are just gorgeous !

I've never had any issues with the seed coming up. Maybe you got some old seed, don't know. If you are close to Belton the Master Gardeners have some rooted cuttings they will be selling in their spring plant sell this April. (I know because I took the cuttings and got them started before I gave them to the greenhouse.) You don't want to put this plant out till after the cold weather passes for the year. Do a little research on the plant before you put in into your beds. It likes full sun and will put on a good show, but it also attracts every bug in town. The bugs don't seem to bother the plant and I ignore them, but some of you might object to the bugs. I know the MG have a fit if you get near the greenhouse with one of the blooms. It also gets a little leggy, so you need something at the base to help it out. I have a pink Lantana planted next to it. The BMG may get up to six foot tall with the blooms at the top, but the lantana fills in the bottom and the blooms match well. I was told to cut it back by half in late July, but that is really hard to do when its blooming. I did cut it back this past year but was not really sure it much other than keep it from blooming for a week or two.