Moonflower Ipomoea alba 200 Seeds

Ipomoea alba, commonly called moonflower, is native to Florida and tropical America. It is a tender perennial vine that is grown in temperate regions as an annual. It is noted for its fragrant nocturnal white blooms (moonflowers) and its deep green foliage. Although it will grow to 70’ or more in tropical climates, it typically reaches 10-15’ in a single season as an annual. Green, twining stems are clad with large, rounded, broad-ovate, deep green leaves (4-8” long) with cordate bases. Fragrant, white flowers (to 6” diameter) bloom at dusk from mid-summer into fall. Flowers unfold in early evening before nightfall from attractive spiraled tubular flower buds. Flowers remain open all night and eventually close before noon the following day. Flowers attract night-flying moths. It is winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-12. This vine needs a support structure upon which to grow. It is easily grown from seed.   Growing Instructions   Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat. Soak t