Moonflower, Belle de Nuit, Tropical White Morning Glory, Moon Vine, Ipomoea bona-nox, Calonyction aculeatum
A fascinating and sweetly-scented ‘Belle de Nuit’, Ipomoea alba (Moonflower) earns its name from its pure white flowers which open in the evening and close when touched by the morning sun. At dusk, the densely packed buds pop open, and the flower petals unfold within a few minutes. They reveal a pale green star extending from the throat and send their very sweet fragrance into the night air. At dawn, the large, flat flowers, 3-6 in. across (8-15 cm), close by rolling up. Ipomoea alba is also noted for its long twining stems luxuriantly clothed in large, heart-shaped, deep green leaves which provide a dense leafy cover. Tender, Ipomoea alba is a perennial vine in warm areas but grown as an annual elsewhere. Prized for its quick-growing climbing habit, this ‘Belle de Nuit’ is perfect to hide an unforgiving fence, climb a wall or scramble through arbors and trellises.
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Convolvulaceae |
Genus | Ipomoea |
Common names | Moonflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 3A, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Convolvulaceae |
Genus | Ipomoea |
Common names | Moonflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ipomoea alba (Moonflower) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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