Ipomoea alba

Category: Annual Vine

Botanical Name: Ipomoea alba

Common Name: Moonflower

Description: Slightly wrinkled white fused petals that balloon outward and have long green seeples. Leaves are heart-shaped with deeply cordate bases. Reaches 10-15′ high. Flowers open up at dusk and close in the bright daylight. Attracts moths.

Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Soil should be well draining but make sure to keep it moist! The plant does best when it has a support structure to climb on. The plan is pantropical.

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