Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Convolvulaceae
Native
Mexico, Southeast U.S.
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Vine
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer to first frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Moonflower Heirloom Seeds
Ipomoea alba
5"–6", trumpet-shaped, white flowers.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of of 4 seeds every 6" – 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of of 4 seeds every 6" – 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall thin to 1 every 6" – 12" |
| Germination | 10 – 20 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the garden. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperatures are warm. |
| Special Sowing | Nick seeds or soak them in water for 24 hours before sowing. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- Alison C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/14/26Lovely
As usual, excellent germination rate, vigorous growth, lovely fragrant blooms
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/14/26Hey Alison,
We're thrilled to hear that your Moonflower Heirloom Seeds are delivering such wonderful results! Excellent germination, vigorous growth, and those lovely fragrant blooms are exactly what we love to see. Thanks so much for being a repeat customer and for sharing your positive experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻
- Georgette J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/8/255 Stars
Seeds from BI are my favorite. Moonflower really put on a show starting from the golden hour of the late afternoon.
- Caroline M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/21/245 Stars
Thanks
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lisa B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/17/245 Stars
Love these seeds and beautiful vine and flowers. Draws hummingbird moth. But also wasps come and lay eggs in their caterpillars so that’s a bummer and part of life.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Jonathan R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/22/245 Stars
very good stuff
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate