Ipomoea alba
Moonflower
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.