Sun Needs:
- Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Tolerates partial shade but blooms best in full sun.
Bloom Time:
- Midsummer through fall
- Flowers open in the evening and close by morning
- Sweetly fragrant, white, 5–6 inch trumpet-shaped blooms.
Size:
Height: 10 to 15 feet or more with support
Width: 3 to 6 feet. Twining, climbing habit.
Attributes:
- Night-blooming, fragrant flowers
- Attracts moths and nocturnal pollinators
- Fast-growing vine with lush, tropical foliage
- Ideal for moon gardens, fences, trellises, and containers
- Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
Companion:
- Evening Primrose – Also blooms at night and complements moonflower’s fragrance
- Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco) – Night-scented and attracts similar pollinators
- Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia) – Large, fragrant blooms for dramatic effect
- Hosta – Adds lush foliage contrast in shaded areas nearby
- Sweet Alyssum – Low-growing, fragrant ground cover
- Lavender – Offers scent and structure during the day
- Climbing Roses – Provide daytime interest and structure for moonflowers to twine through
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