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We received some Moonflower Vine on Oct 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
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 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.
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?
Mature size: 10-15 ft × 3-6 ft. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate.