Scientific Name
Ipomea alba; Calonyction aculeatum

Common Name
Moonflower; Moonvine
Hardiness Zone: 8
Habit: Tender perennial grown as an annual
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Medium to Coarse
Height: 10 to 15'
Exposure: Sun
Climbing Method: Twining stems
Flower/ Fruit: Large, fragrant white flowers open late afternoon and close at dawn; attracts moths
Comments: 8" heart shaped leaves; soak seeds overnight in warm water or nick with a file; cold and frost sensitive; prefers a moist, well-drained soil; grows slowly until hot weather
Cultivars: Giant White
 
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