This rapid growing twiner has soft, slender stems that form a dense cover with large heart-shaped dark green pointed leaves. The fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers are nocturnal and appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Ipomoea albais thought to be naturally found in tropical America but has been so wide spread throughout the tropical regions that it is difficult to say.

It prefers a well-drained moderately fertile moist soil in a cold wind protected sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Moonflower is a perennial twiner that is grown for its large fragrant flowers and vigorous habit. It is grown as a screen on a trellis or over pergolas and small sheds. It establishes in one season from seed and may be grown as an annual. It is also used in tropical or fragrant gardens, giving a lush effect.ID 1615

Ipomoea(ip-oh-MEE-uh)alba (AL-buh)

Convolvulaceae(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Morning Glories and Bindweeds