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I have had datura "Angel's Trumpet" for several years. I started with a plant from a local nursery and have had them reseed and come up every year. I had moved some to other places in the yard but they seem to do best in full sun in a rather dry, well drained area. They may have come up in other places but dh hates them and usually will hoe out all but one or two plants just to keep me quiet. There are other colors of lavender/purple, double white and yellow but I'm not sure they will reseed up here. When my daughter lived in AZ, I found they had a lot of the native ones that sprawled a bit more with smaller flowers. They called them Jimson Weed. All datura is somewhat toxic. They act as a hallucigen and can make people very sick or even die. My dd worked at a hospital and every summer kids would come in with datura poisoning.

I believe Moonflower Bushes "Datura" are self-seeding. If the prickley pods are left on, split open and spill the tiny seeds on the ground in the fall, many little seedlings should come up in the spring. We cut our bushes down after it frosts, but save some of the prickly pods. I spread them on newspaper in the garage to dry. When the pods split, I spread the seeds around and let them dry for several days. For good measure, I sprinkle a few of the seed back on the ground, and save the rest for sharing. The blossoms are open in daytime, but not as prolific as at night. I have 3 bushes on the E.side of our house (each approx. 6'W x 4'H) & 4 on the S. side (they are smaller), but will use fewer next year as they are quite invasive. They have taken over my Westeria & Hydrangea bushes. The fragrance of the Moonflower blossoms are delightful and quite powerful, so plant them near a porch or window and enjoy! I posted a photo in the Photo Galleries of this site today, (8-29-'06) of some blossoms on my Moonflower bush. twig Here is a link that might be useful: Photo Galleries

Use the botanical name - datura - and that will help. A search of the exchange will likely yield something. Mine aren't ripe yet, but there are plenty out there. I always like to warn people that datura is poisonous. I grow it away from sidewalks and places where little kids play. It's perfect for my back yard though.