Moonflower Vine
Ipomoea alba
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardIpomoea alba
Sizes & Pricing
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size10-15 ft × 3-6 ft
About Moonflower Vine
Moonflower vine (Ipomoea alba) is a fast-growing tropical vine native to tropical America, producing large, fragrant white flowers that open at dusk and close by morning. Suitable for USDA zones 9b–11, it thrives as a perennial in NE Florida, quickly covering trellises and fences from summer through fall and attracting night-foraging moths. Starting at $2.99.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Moonflower vine requires full sun for best growth and bloom production in NE Florida. Plant in a location with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor for the vines to climb.
Water
Water moderately — keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then water when the top inch of soil dries out. Moonflower tolerates NE Florida's summer rains well but resents waterlogged roots; ensure good drainage. Reduce watering in fall as the plant sets seed.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization which promotes foliage over blooms — a low-nitrogen bloom-booster in summer encourages the best flower production. NE Florida's sandy soil benefits from a layer of compost at planting.
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Common questions
Is Moonflower Vine a good plant for St. Augustine?
Moonflower Vine is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 ft × 3-6 ft.