MOONFLOWER

[ Ipomoea Alba ]

Season: Annual
Height: 1-6 Feet (Vining)
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Full Sun/Partial Sun/Moist
Zones: 8-11 (As a Tender Perennial)
All regions of North America (As Annual)

Moonflower [ Ipomoea Alba ] is a vigorous twining vine that is very fast growing in really hot weather. It is a tender tropical perennial but is now seeing popular use as an annual vine in colder areas. The vine also known as the evening glory as its buds open in late afternoon and last only until morning's light transforms them into a limp shriveled mass.

Moonflower [ Ipomoea Alba ] produces fabulous flowers! They are fluted funnels sculpted in purest alabaster white. The flowers are about the diameter of a saucer measuring 5-6 inches across. Moonflower makes up for the brief life spans of individual flowers by producing quantities of the big blossoms throughout the summer. As if the moonflower was not already enchanting enough, it also has a delightful fragrance to complement its beauty and perfume warm summer nights.

The plant is fragrant.

PLANTING

Sow Inside: Before last frost
Sow Outside: Spring after last frost
Soak seeds in hand hot water for two hours before sowing
Seed Depth: 1/4 Inch
Days to Emerge: 14-21

MOONFLOWER  Ipomoea Alba  Seeds