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Moonflower

Ipomoea Alba

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Overview

Ipomoea alba, known as Moonflower, is a fast-growing vine reaching lengths up to 15 feet. This nocturnal bloomer unfurls fragrant, white blossoms up to 6 inches in diameter at dusk, lending a mystical ambiance to evening gardens. Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 10-12, with full sun to partial shade. Excellent for trellises or fences, Moonflower attracts night pollinators, adding dynamic life to the landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type VineClimate Subtropical
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — lending a mystical ambiance to evening gardens

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Convolvulaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — Ipomoea alba, known as Moonflower, is a fast-growing vine reaching lengths up to 15 feet; lending a mystical ambiance to evening
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — these trumpet-shaped blossoms emit a subtle; the Moonflower requires well-draining soil with moderate moisture
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — this annual prefers a full sun exposure but will tolerate light shade
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — sweet fragrance that intensifies at night; vine with white blooms
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — vine with white blooms
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — it's easily managed with pruning and provides instant charm as it covers arbors
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — white blossoms up to 6 inches in diameter at dusk; it's easily managed with pruning and provides instant charm as it covers arbors
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — pure white flowers that can span 5 to 6 inches across
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 10-12, with full sun to partial shade
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — This nocturnal bloomer unfurls fragrant; pure white flowers that can span 5 to 6 inches across, image 50
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — vine for full; to maintain a neat appearance and encourage more blooms, deadhead spent flowers regularly
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — This vigorous twining vine can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet; in addition to their visual allure
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — scientifically known as Ipomoea alba
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — scientifically known as Ipomoea alba; white flowers in the garden, image 55
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — and occasionally more with proper support structures; or fences.<br><br>It's important to note that all parts of the, image 58
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — white blossoms up to 6 inches in diameter at dusk
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — lending a mystical ambiance to evening gardens; ipomoea alba, known as Moonflower, is a fast-growing vine reaching, image 76
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Ipomoea alba, image 70
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — In addition to their visual allure; this vigorous twining vine can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet, image 60
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — This nocturnal bloomer unfurls fragrant; pure white flowers that can span 5 to 6 inches across
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — pure white flowers that can span 5 to 6 inches across; this nocturnal bloomer unfurls fragrant
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — vine for full
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — The Moonflower requires well-draining soil with moderate moisture; these trumpet-shaped blossoms emit a subtle, image 64
Moonflower (Ipomoea Alba) — it's easily managed with pruning and provides instant charm as it covers arbors; white blossoms up to 6 inches in, image 66
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