Types of Moon Flowers
Moon flowers are beautiful greenery during the day, and fragrant flowers at night. They are excellent additions to gardens and attract exotic nighttime creatures like moon moths. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Moon flowers come in several varieties, including vines, shrubs and broad-leafed plants. Popular moon flowers include four o'clocks, artemisia, lamb's ear, dusty miller and fragrant roses.
Characteristics
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Moon flowers generally have either white blossoms or white foliage and bloom in the evening. Night-blooming flowers rely on a strong fragrance to attract insects and bats for pollination.
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Annuals and Perennials
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Moon flowers can be either annual or perennial. Plant moon flowers according to the growing directions provided on the packaging.
Bloom Time
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Moon flowers blossom in either the early evening or during the nighttime hours. Blooms close as the sun comes up each morning.
Relaxation
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Night-blooming flowers are a fragrant respite after a long work day. The flowers glow softly in the moonlight and bathe the nighttime garden with a strong fragrance.
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