Moonflower Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Moonflower, botanically known as Ipomoea alba, is a fast-growing, twining vine recognized for its large, white, night-blooming flowers. This plant is well suited to tropical and subtropical climates and thrives in warm temperatures with full sunlight. It develops long climbing stems with heart-shaped leaves and requires support such as trellises or fences for proper growth. Moonflower adapts to well-drained soils with consistent moisture and is commonly grown in gardens, containers, and vertical landscapes. It establishes readily from seeds when provided with warmth and proper seed preparation such as soaking before sowing.

Features

• Fast-growing climbing vine with twining growth habit
• Produces large white flowers that open at night
• Suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical gardening
• Adapted to warm, tropical and subtropical climates
• Performs well in well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ipomoea alba
• Common name (US): Moonflower
• Seed type / variety: White night blooming variety
• Growth habit: Climbing, twining vine
• USDA zones: 9-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting season: Spring after last frost
• Growing season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 weeks at 20-30°C; soaking or nicking seeds improves germination
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 3-5 meters height, 1-2 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 45-90 cm between plants