Datura bedding plants

Question

I bought several Datura bedding plants at a greenhouse yesterday. I had never seen them before and the lady there said they are lovely and grow very well. When I got home I researched them and am a little concerned about planting them in my garden- from what I understand they are quite toxic and not sure if I understand it correctly. I am concerned about putting them in the garden in case they may harm the humming birds or butterflies – apparently they do not harm bees. If they are that toxic and may do harm I would rather not have them around.
Could you please advise me about them
Thanks
Anita

Answer 1

Verify the plant that you purchased, a true Datura or is it a Brugmansia?

Here are some articles with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/toxic-garden-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/growing-brugmansias-in-containers.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura