Morning Glories: Moonflowers, 0 by EmmaGrace

EmmaGrace wrote:
Becky,
I have been growing these beauties for years and for me they are always a late bloomer when the temps start to drop. As Stacey mentioned, they do grow fast in the summer heat. I have learned that in my area they grow best on the north side of my property. After they begin blooming, they will send out shoots from the base of the plant. These will need to be physically picked up to start climbing with the rest of the vine. If left on the ground, they will root easily and depending on where you have them growing you can leave some of the runners on the ground that will also bloom nicely. My vines fill the night with a lovely sweet fragrance and the hummermoths are all over the blooms in the evening.
Also, this is a tropical and in the very warm climates are a Perennial.

This bloom is on the ground from a runner.

Emma