Moonflower

Whilemorning gloriesopen early in the day, vining moonflowers open in the evening, reflecting the moonlight to make a lovely display for a twilight stroll. You can watch the flowers pop open as darkness descends.

Description of moonflower:This quick-growing plant rapidly stretches vines up to 15 feet long. They bear oval or rounded leaves and large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with a lovely fragrance.

18新利最新登入如何种植月光花:Sow the seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with moderately fertile but well-drained soil.

Propagating moonflower:By seed. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to speed germination. In the North, get earlier bloom by starting seeds indoors in peat pots 4 to 6 weeks before planting out. Germination takes 5 to 7 days at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Transplant the peat pots to the garden -- pot and all -- without disturbing the roots.

Uses for moonflower:就像清晨glories, let moonflowers climb fences and trellises, even mailboxes. You can cut the flowers in the evening for the dining room table.

Scientific name for moonflower:Ipomoea alba