By Becca Badgett (Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden) If your garden area is used for evening relaxation and entertainment, add the enticing fragrance of moonflowers in the garden. Large white or purple blooms on a climbing vine offer an amazing evening smell when growing moonflowers. Moonflower plants (Ipomoea alba) are perennial vines in sub-tropical areas, but gardeners with cold winters can successfully grow moonflower plants as annuals. A member of the Ipomea family, moonflower plants are related to the sweet potato vine and the morning glory, with flowers that open in late afternoon. Large, heart-shaped leaves further enhance the attractive moonflower vine.
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