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The moonflower vine (Calonyction aculeatum) is one of the wonders of the evening garden. Giant 5 to 6 inch white blooms that resemble morning glories are nestled against large heart shaped deep green leaves. As the sun begins to set in late afternoon the flowers begin to unfurl and release a lovely fragrance. When the sun rises, the blooms gently spiral closed. Here's how to add this moonlight marvel to your garden.


Tips & Warnings


The moonflower vine is rarely found containerized for planting because they do not transplant well. An alternative to starting seeds indoors in peat pots is to sow the seeds directly in the ground when there is no longer any danger of frost.


Moonflower vines open their blooms and emit their fragrance at night. Try growing the vine in a hanging basket near a bedroom window or on a deck to enjoy them in the evening.


The moonflower is an annual tropical vine in most hardiness zones. It is considered a perennial in zones 10 through 12.


Newly transplanted moonflower seedlings are slow growers. As the ground gets warmer, their growth rate increases. The first blooms usually appear around the 4th of July and last until the first frost.


The moonflower vine requires little maintenance once established. Water transplants regularly. During drought, water the vine well. Moonflower vines, however, thrive in the heat.


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