Brugmansia × candida (syn. Datura × candida), also known as angel's trumpet or moonflower, is a hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae. Its parents are Brugmansia aurea and Brugmansia versicolor, with both listed as extinct in the wild.
Brugmansia × candida is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and has been introduced to tropical locations worldwide. A large shrub or small tree reaching at most 6 m (20 ft), it is typically found in the seasonally dry tropics. Its cultivars 'Angels Sunbeam', 'Creamsickle', 'Grand Marnier', and 'Knightii' have all gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as ornamentals.
Cultivation
It does best in warmer, frost-free regions. It should be watered regularly, especially in drier regions. Planted in well-drained, rich soil, in sunny or semi-shaded areas. In windy or colder regions, it is recommended to plant it in a sheltered space.
