Moonflower

Blooms open late in the day and remain open through the night. Fragrant.

Can be agrown as an anuual north of its native range.  Considered to be invasive in subtropical and tropical areas outside of its natural range.



Recommended only for use where it can be controlled such as on a trellis or in areas where expansive growth is appropriate. Rain gardens or bioswales.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Extremely vigorous, may overtop other plants. Can be planted further north but should be treated as an annual.

Disturbed wetland and lake edges, mangrove fringes.

• Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
• Pollinated by moths.