General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 8 to 10 feet
Fruit: Other: 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch brown capsule containing one to four dark brown pubescent seeds
Flowers: Showy
Other: Open at night and close by early morning.
Flower Color: White
Other: Bright white, fading to lavender.
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Hawaiian Moonflower
  • Moonflower

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Location: Concord, NC zone 7
Date: 2015-09-15
I hope to get a shot of this tonight when it's in full flower!  S
Location: Luling, TX
Date: 2016-05-23

Date: 2012-04-13

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