Fragrant Moonflower Seeds - Flower Plant

Fragrant Moonflower is a fast-growing annual climbing vine prized for its large, fragrant white blooms that open in the evening and lush heart-shaped foliage. It is ideal for trellises, fences, arbors, pergolas, and moon gardens. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and blooms continuously from midsummer until frost. Its sweetly scented flowers attract evening pollinators, making it an excellent choice for ornamental and nighttime garden displays.

Features

• Fast-growing annual flowering vine
• Produces large, fragrant white evening-blooming flowers
• Ideal for trellises, fences, arbors, and pergolas
• Attracts moths and other evening pollinators
• Lush heart-shaped green foliage
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Excellent for moon gardens and ornamental vertical landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea alba
• Common Name (US): Moonflower Vine
• Seed Type / Variety: Fragrant White Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine (perennial in frost-free climates)
• USDA Zones: 10-12 (grown as an annual in Zones 2-9)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C); nicking or soaking seeds for 12-24 hours before sowing improves germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 10-20 feet long, 3-6 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart