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Ipomoea alba

Moonflower

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Information by:         Photographer: Gerry Kiffe

 

Description

This vine will reach about 25' in length and has large green leaves with white flowers that bloom in summer and fall. This plant is fast growing and can be invasive.

 

Plant Type

Annual, Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.