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Jul 19, 2013 2:44 PM CST
Missouri (Zone 6a)
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These are white daylilies that I have that are good performers for me.
I would image that cream or soft pink would also be nice in a moon garden. Of course most daylilies are not really white, they usually have a tint of pink or cream to them.
Trumpet lilies would add height and scent to a moon garden and many of them are white or cream.

I think white crepe myrtle would be a nice way to add height and texture and some size to the garden and there are some that bloom white. I bought one called white diamond at Home Depot and it has nearly black foliage with white blooms. A white lilac would be pretty in the spring and fragrant.
I planted some gourd seeds one year and they bloomed white, kind of looked like a morning glory. I don't remember if it smelled or not, but it attracted luna moths. Those very large fuzzy mint green colored moths. It was really neat to see. They only come out after dark and it is my understanding that they lack mouth parts or something like that and they only live long enough to breed and then die. I'm not sure however what they look like as a caterpillar or what they need to feed on.
There are some tall garden phlox varieties that are white. Peony and climbing roses would also be nice and add fragrance. I think running water would be nice in a moon garden also. Maybe with a couple of solar lights on it so you could just see the water a little as it trickles.

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