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Genus Name: Datura Common Name: Moonflower Plant Type: Annual Light: Sun Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 4 feet Flower Color: White

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Foliage Color: Blue/Green Season Features: Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom Special Features: Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance

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Propagation: Seed Problem Solvers: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

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Where to Plant Moonflower Moonflowers thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9. Plant them in a location where you can enjoy the fragrance of their flowers

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Since moonflowers are frost-tender, plant them outside in the ground or in containers after the danger of frost has passed in the spring.

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Moonflower Care -Tips: - Light: Moonflowers flourish in sun to partial shade.

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- Soil and Water: Plant moonflower in well-draining soil with a neutral pH. Water regularly, but avoid overly soggy soil.

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- Fertilizer: During the blooming season, fertilize moonflower regularly with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer, such as bone meal, at half the regular strength.

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- Pests and Problems: Moonflowers are generally pest-resistant, but they may occasionally be affected by whiteflies, spider mites, or mealybugs.

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Types of Moonflower: – Blackcurrant Swirl' Moonflower: Offers double purple flowers on 5-foot-tall plants.

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Evening Fragrance' Moonflower: Bears pure-white flowers and fuzzy gray-green foliage on a plant that can grow 4 feet tall

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Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

In the realm of garden flora, few plants evoke the same romantic allure as the moonflower (Datura).

Genus Name: Datura Common Name: Moonflower Plant Type: Annual Light: Sun Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 4 feet Flower Color: White

Foliage Color: Blue/Green Season Features: Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom Special Features: Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance

Propagation: Seed Problem Solvers: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Where to Plant Moonflower Moonflowers thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9. Plant them in a location where you can enjoy the fragrance of their flowers

Since moonflowers are frost-tender, plant them outside in the ground or in containers after the danger of frost has passed in the spring.

Moonflower Care -Tips: - Light: Moonflowers flourish in sun to partial shade.

- Soil and Water: Plant moonflower in well-draining soil with a neutral pH. Water regularly, but avoid overly soggy soil.

- Fertilizer: During the blooming season, fertilize moonflower regularly with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer, such as bone meal, at half the regular strength.

- Pests and Problems: Moonflowers are generally pest-resistant, but they may occasionally be affected by whiteflies, spider mites, or mealybugs.

Types of Moonflower: – Blackcurrant Swirl' Moonflower: Offers double purple flowers on 5-foot-tall plants.

Evening Fragrance' Moonflower: Bears pure-white flowers and fuzzy gray-green foliage on a plant that can grow 4 feet tall

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