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Ipomoea alba

Moonflower

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Gerry Kiffe

 

Description

This vine will reach about 25' in length in warm, non-frost areas. In frost areas, this vine is typically grown as an annual. It has large green leaves with white, fragrant, nocturnal flowers that bloom in summer and fall. It needs a support structure to grow on such as a trellis or chain link fence. It does best in full sun with regular watering and well draining, moist soil. Easily grown from seed. Foliage is a bit prickly and exudes milky sap when pruned. This this is a tropical plant, it does better with heat.

 

Plant Type

Annual, Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.