20+ Moonflower Ipomoea Alba Seeds-B153
Description:
Moonflower is a plant in the Ipomoea genus, which includes over 500 species. The plant is an annual in much of North America but it is easy to start from seed and has a very rapid growth rate. Moonflower seed pods contain several chambers and numerous flat black seeds. Annual, Perennial, Ipomea Moonflowers are nocturnal bloomers, perfect for night owls and late night strollers. After sunset, these huge white flowers bloom and glow all night in the moonlight. Then, as the sun rises, they close their fragrant blooms.
Moonflowers are a vining plant, and can grow as much as 12-18 feet in a single year. They are perennial in their native tropical homes, and used as annuals in more northerly areas. Moonflower plants are prolific climbers with attractive leaves. When growing moonflowers, make sure to plant them where they can climb quickly towards the moon.
Plant them along patios and sidewalks, where people are likely to be in early evening
Growing Moonflower Seeds: Moonflowers are grown from seeds. Sow Moonflower seeds directly into your flower garden. Sow Moonflower seeds early in the season after all danger of frost. Cover seeds with 1/4" soil.
They can also be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost to get a jump start on the season. Water thoroughly once. They germinate easily and will grow quickly.
Tip: Soak seeds overnight to improve germination rates. Thin or space your plants to at least 6" apart.
Days to Germination: 10-20
Hardiness Zone:8-11
Temperature: 18-21 C (65-70 F)
Exposure: Moonflower plants like full to partial sun during the daylight hours.
Soil Type: You will like the fact that Moonflower thrive in poor, dry soils. That makes them useful in areas where many other popular plants just won't grow. It also makes them easy to grow with little care or attention. Just plant them, and away they grow! Add mulch around the plants for appearance and to keep weeds down. Fertilizer can be applied, but is usually not needed. Moonflower are susceptible to frost. They may survive the first light frost with only a little damage. Moonflowers are most often planted near a house or building. So, a light frost may kill the plants away from the house, yet spare your Moonflowers for another day. They will not survive a hard frost or freeze. Flowers Bloom: Summer through Fall
Plant Height: 10 - 20 feet
