Question:
We have quite a bit of Jimsonweed in a garden within a public park that our organization maintains.  Using RoundUp is out of the question.  Are there any ways to remove it organically?
Answer:
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is an introduced weed, often classified as a noxious weed or an invasive plant, depending on the state.  It is a prolific annual that can produce as many as 30,000 seeds per plant. For more details on the plant,…

Question:
What are the benefits of Jimsonweed?  Are there any virtues to this plant?  It seems to be a common, aggressive, but interesting “weed.” I’d like to keep some of it and mix with other beneficial plants in the New York area.
Answer:
I think that all plants have some virtue, but are always best sited in their native range.  Even Japanese Knotweed has some virtues – in Japan.  New York beekeepers often tell me how great the late-season nectar of Japanese Knotweed is for their honey bees….