It is in a large flowerbox on the north side of the house, and it only gets a little sun in the morning, so that goes against the 'full sun' tip. The flower is gorgeous, delicate, fragrant, inspiring! The moonflowers growing in my parents' garden come back each and every year for over the last decade, and aren't vines. I had one in a pot and I was training it up the porch moving a few thumb tacks up each day to hold up the new shoots. I will definately plant them out again. Easy to grow, these are one of the few morning glory type vines that will handle the high heat & humidity of Florida (I don't have luck with any other varieties from seed). They seem to be very forgiving vines as they reward us with gorgeous blooms and heavenly scent and we hardly have to give them any care. I have always purchased the plant from garden centres because I've always had trouble finding the seed pods on the vine. On Dec 11, 2005, CastIronPlant22 from Lompoc, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: This plant is great, the flower is nice and huge. It may very well be the same type. The huge flowers open in the early evening and close the next morning. December 2002 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Zone 11. They have had no problem overtaking the trellace that I purchased, and are now reaching for the bedroom window! They got big fast and then I stuck them into a bed I had prepared by simply digging up the grass, turning the soil, and sprinkling some potting soil and peat moss over the top (I was a beginner then, sorry). On Aug 31, 2014, keirasmom from Fayetteville, NC wrote: This is a beautiful and very fragrant plant. The average daytime temps are 50's, 60's and low 70's in the summer. What an incredibly beautiful flower, and the vines have covered the lattice around my patio very nicely. The vine wasn't very fragrant. They are in a large pot on my front porch with full sun. It has been a delicate process, a lot of learning! They go crazy here. I have seen that even though all info on this plant says full sun, my plants start to wither and droop until 1pm when then its covering in shade. On Mar 21, 2008, oscarkat01 from Rochester, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: I had great luck in Maryland growing Moon Flower from seed (7a). Grown on a trellis or deck railing, its night-blooming 6” pure white flowers offer a fragrance to behold. So, I took the plastic off of the pot today, and I hope it doesn't die, as it is getting colder and colder. They take awhile to germinate. After I moved to Eureka, CA my experience became the exact opposite. Moonflower is a self-seeder, so if you don't want it to return next year, pick off the spent flowers so that they don't form seed pods. On Jun 21, 2010, thmpr from Eureka, CA wrote: When I lived in Kansas and Missouri, the hot summer weather always allowed me to easily grow huge moonflower vines within a very short period of time. So far they have not sprouted all over. On Sep 3, 2007, Fairy1004 from (bestest fairy)Temperance, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: I was told that what I have is moonflower. Everyone wants to know what it is and where they can get one. I'm guessing that Ipomoea alba needs warmer conditions than Eureka can provide. The soil is kept moist from the shade of the hedge and I'm sure it must be quite good soil to support these volunteers. I deadhead the spent blooms the following morning, and when I have let them go (like gone for vacation), there are considerably less new blooms (but isn't that true for most flowering plants:)). Place the pots in a warm, sunny indoor place and keep the soil moist until seedlings appear. I didn't end up getting blooms until fall, though, August/September... read more. Another vine makes its way up an old clothesline post. So I bought a package of seed, and all 10 seed germinated. They have been growing for the past 4+ years and every so often I thin them out cause the vines start to climb the tree that is over the arbor. I was wondering if anyon... read moree else thought this could be successful or have substained their plant after the winter months in this region. I germinate the seeds by placing them on a wet paper towel, folding over the towel and then sealing it into a clear plastic bag. Soak the seeds overnight in a small dish, starting with lukewarm water. The smell of moonflowers is evident when walking on Florida beaches at night...the warm breezes and the wonderful scent. Moonflower is a beautiful vining plant that produces pure white flowers, that span 6 inches in diameter. I'm planting some more Moon Plants & Morning Glory's (Mixed & heavenly blue) in a rectangle flower box to cover my backyard iron stairs & also for the front entrance driveway. I understand that they could be difficult to grow. Can't wait to see them in full bloom this year. I try to harvest the seeds when I can but majority of the time I have better luck just buying them from the store every year. Also, don't try to gr... read moreow these by seed. Once nighttime temperatures have reached 50 degrees, plant the seedlings—still in their peat pots—into the garden or into larger containers. On Oct 19, 2008, Mellynuss from Edinburg, TX wrote: Fellow tropical gardeners (Zone 10) -- but when they did they were beautiful. They were Grandmom's favorite and have not grown for years. HOWEVER the only reason they lived while they lived was constant watering...I'm zone 9/10 and my plantings are all highly drought tolerant. The plant is usually grown as an annual, but it is a perennial in the tropics. Any suggestions? I then check the pot every day to see if any seeds have sprouted, and I spray the paper towels with a mixture of cammomile tea and warmish water before they dry out to prevent damping off. The average nighttime temps are in the 40's, 50's and low 60's in summer. Further down the vine I started to get several new branches. I'm planting some more Moon Plants & Morning Glory's (Mixed & heavenly blue) in a rectangle flower box to cover my backyard iron stairs & also for the front entrance driveway. I've n... read moreoticed that pillbugs (roly-polys) absolutely love the seedlings of moonflowers. Ipomoea alba ingestion has been studied in mice and has been shown to have some mildly toxic effects. If you don't mind a vine with dreams of world domination, go ahead and plant it, otherwise you might want to rethink it. The only down fall I have noticed about them is that the moon flower plant seems to attract flies. It was a slow grower, probably because of the cold, horribly wet June weather last year, but it was about 6" tall at the end of August, and I moved it indoors because I didn't think it would be hardy here. er this and hydrate that, making sure that everything is very moist. They have a delightful delicate fragrance. I wanted privacy & Wow it did the job fantastically. I will cut down as soon as frost starts to kill it. The 2 plants that we have in our back yard came up all by themselves. The aromatic blossoms come in the form of alabaster-white, fluted funnels. It is in full sun. I plant them every year, never had a problem w/ reseeding and think they smell like HEAVEN! Foliage, flowers, and even the root are toxic. Only soak the seeds over one night! Otherwise, I had great success with this plant while I was living in Charlotte, NC, the blooms were huge and fragrant , I ended up selling it before I left, so I have no idea how it had done since. I hope this was helpful to everyone. Thanks. A member of the morning glory family, the moonflower is one of very few Ipomoea species that does not bloom in the morning but waits until the evening to open its large, alabaster-white flowers. Luckily I always manage to harvest enough for next year's crop despite predations by those seeking their funkier delights because they do produce a prolific number of seeds with a very high germination rate. It has beautiful heart-shaped green leaves and large (5-8 inch diameter), fragrant, blooms that open in the evening and close in the morning. On Feb 26, 2006, richa1 from Richmond, VA wrote: I was able to grow this plant directly from seed (supported by a trellis facing west in my yard). I just purchased some seed for the Moonflower and planted. They quickly covered a 4 X 10 foot trellis and bloomed profusely from August 1 until the first frost. On Nov 3, 2007, 60_wings from Salisbury, NC wrote: Two years ago I bought a moon vine plant from a local nursery and planted it around a bluebird house on a 4x4. Plant in full sun to reach blooming potential, but will toler... read moreate partial shade at the expense of fewer blooms. Every time I use the peat pellets, the moonflowers seedlings emerge within a few days and I have healthy, trans-potable plants within a week or so. I received a lot of compliments. Please email me if you have any tips. I had to water frequently but that was it. I have several plants in pots already this year and place them in my window with the morning sun. They also seem to be kind of thirsty. On Jan 6, 2008, art_n_garden from Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 6a) wrote: I love this plant but it does not do well in my zone/climate/short growing season in central Colorado. I now live in Minnesota and have tried to sow seeds outdoors in ground for 3 yrs and this year I've gotten three seedlings out of about 20 seeds. Many plants here in southeast Alabama are starting to '"poop out" by now. This plant grew rapidly, & tremendously beautiful . There was a lattice at the back of the bed for the vine to grab onto. What I eventually figured out has worked EVERYTIME since. I would literally have to prune this vine back every other day or so, to ensure that it would not overtake other plants in it's area. 129 members have or want this plant for trade. They are in a sunny east window, where they'll be planted beneath. :D. On Apr 1, 2015, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: This species requires a longer season than the usual morning glories (Ipomoea tricolor). On Jul 23, 2004, conniecola from Lincoln, NE wrote: I have tried to grow this plant but with no luck. The comments here referring to a bushy plant that does not climb are talking about Jimson weed, Datura... read more stramonium. On a warm summer’s evening, it’s pure joy to sit on a patio and watch the moonflowers twirl open. This was my first experience with MoonFlowers and I live in Michigan. These are gorgeous, interesting plants! They were each at least a full square inch in area and were heavily wrinkled. Purchased an inexpensive pack of seeds this spring. Some flowers will last well into the morning on cool days. This is an evergreen vine which spreads fast. Just beautiful! (WHITE) (EVENING GLORY)!!! I have cut off branches and set in water or soft soil and given as starters to friends-several times. My boyfriend and I pull up chairs and sit and watch the flowers open. I've transplanted to a large pot at the bottom of my deck and so far have 1 vigorous climber and 1 hopeful, 1 not doing much at all. So I use Miracle Gro Bloom fertilizer at least once every three weeks or so. I grew moon flowers on my deck in a container. I share seeds with as many people as possible, but for whatever reason, no one seems to appreciate the beauty and benefit this plant is to the environment. Possibly feeding is the answer, although I never fed my vine. It took a while to get started but once it did it just took off. I've lived in north-central Indiana now for thirty-five years, and plant Moonflower seeds about every year. But they only bloom after the sun goes down. I know what you mean, I have tried on several occasions to grow them from seed. The smell was intoxicating. But they only bloom after the sun goes down. On Jan 19, 2009, altoclef from Los Altos, CA wrote: Los Altos, California They don't bother them once they get bigger. The one that had two flowers has taken on a life of its own. It's starting to get a "Little Shop of Horrors" feel to it; I'm afraid to stand too close or turn my back. I grew to hate it.I finally just pulled it all up (an all day job). I am truly blessed by my heavenly moonflowers. On Jan 6, 2007, Tetrazygia from Miami, FL (Zone 10b) wrote: Moonflowers (I. alba) are not noxious weeds or even naturalized in Arkansas or Arizona according to the USDA. I decided to give it one more try this year and I'm so glad I did! We watched it climb, grow and bloom beautifully, and it's continued all summer. The blooms last only one or a few nights, but they grow new ones quickly. I will grow them again next year, although based on information from this site it appears that I may have volunteers and that would be great. On Jul 31, 2009, camberwelbeauty from Winchester, VA wrote: I think it will be positive! And as it a large, vigorous plant with lots of leaf surface and big flowers, it needs a correspondingly large amount of water and fertilizer. I thought that I had 2 different plants until I tracked the vine back to a fork in the vine and both types of foliage are from the same vine. I also have a few moonvine plants at my back deck- climbing over a trellis that was relocated after a storm ripped it out of the ground. It is an original unused seed packet in excellent condition measuring 3 1/4 by 5 inches with information about it on the back. My consenus: start early! I've grown them for years and have never been disappointed. Planted seeds a few weeks ago (April 24th 2010), some are in pots and a few are in the soil. But both have reseeded themselves and come bac... read morek the following year. On Jan 29, 2005, bonnielass from Salem, SC (Zone 7a) wrote: I have grown this plant on lattice at my back door for four or five years. Shop our selection of flower seeds which include an array of annual flower seeds and perennial flower seeds to choose from. Once I had some attack a seed that had barely germinated....ate the seedling before it even got out of the seed pod! It is listed by Poison Control agencies as having only effects on the skin, such as a rash. Product Overview. My neighbor gave me the seeds. The iridescent white, trumpet-shaped flowers are around 6 inches long and 3 to 6 inches wide. Don't baby this plant and you will get better results. Mine do better if mulched with leaf compost and watered frequently. I am noticing little buds o... read moren the plant but no flowers yet. The moonflower is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and acidity levels, but it does best in soil is nutrient-rich loam. Something came up beside one of the pots and I thought it had reseeded from last year because it also had heart shaped leaves too, so I started it up the arch but suddenly it seems to be a stronger vine and the leaves changed and are kind of pointed with a little part jutting out each side; I guess kind of like a maple. It has heart shaped leaves and I have 4-6 in 2 lg. ** When I eventually plant them outside they will catch only the morning to mid-day sun, as the afternoon sun and summer heat is too much for them in my Florida location. Instead, place trellis-style support one foot away from the house and train vines accordingly (can use loosely-tied twine to anchor stems to preferred location, if desired). Every year around november december the vine dies out and all that is left is the root, I have never had this plant come back the next year. Also, people are mentioning a lovely scent that comes from the flowers. pots.one on either side of an arch. On Jun 21, 2010, OITGAD from Hicksville, NY wrote: I love this plant and have had success every time I've planted the seedlings. Hummingbird Moths are attracted to the blooms & can be seen buzzing around them at night. 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