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To get the most from your night-time garden<\/strong>, experts recommend choosing a spot with plenty of moonlight or near a window or landscape lighting<\/a> to create a similar effect.<\/p>
With the location of your moon garden locked down, it\u2019s time for the fun part: selecting your plants. <\/p>
18 Night-Blooming Plants for Your Moon Garden<\/h2>
1. Moonflower (Ipomoea alba<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Bob Peterson<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Also known as tropical white morning glory, this vining perennial is perfect for vertical gardening<\/a> using a trellis, pergola, or other supportive structure. Blossoming in the late afternoon and lasting only through the night, the moonflower<\/a>\u2019s large, white flowers associated with the moon are heart- or trumpet-shaped and give off a lemon scent. <\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones<\/strong>: 10 to 12<\/li>
- Examples of moonflower<\/strong>: Pink moonflower (Ipomoea muricata<\/em>) and scarlet morning glory (Ipomoea hederifolia<\/em>)<\/li>
- Care:<\/strong> Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant. Moonflower grows in a range of well-drained soils. Moonflower can become invasive<\/strong> \u2014 keep it in check by removing seed pods before they open.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> White; however, purple blooms are also available; flowers in summer and fall<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Strong, lemony scent<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> Get a pack of 25 seeds for about $3.<\/li> <\/ul>
2. Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Pxfuel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A biennial wildflower with hairy leaves and yellow flowers, evening primrose will come back on its own twice.<\/p>
Evening primrose is one of those nocturnal plants that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden. For centuries, Native Americans have used this plant for medicinal and food purposes.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones<\/strong>: 3 to 11<\/li>
- Examples of evening primrose<\/strong>: Missouri evening primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa<\/em>) and Lemon Sunset (Oenothera longifolia<\/em>)<\/li>
- Care:<\/strong> Very low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, evening primrose needs little watering. Plant evening primrose in full sun and well-drained soil. <\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Yellow\/golden, some varieties can be pink or white. Evening primrose flowers in spring, summer, and fall.<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet fragrance similar to an orange<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> A seed packet can run you close to $8.<\/li> <\/ul>
3. Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Tatters \u273e<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Grown mostly for its pleasant fragrance, this broadleaf evergreen shrub requires full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Night-blooming jasmine (also called night-blooming jessamine) can grow up to 10 feet tall, and its columnar shape is perfect for planting as a privacy screen<\/a> or windbreak. <\/p>
Fragrant blooms appear on these bushes at night from January through June.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 8 to 11<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Low-maintenance. Prune to shape night-blooming jasmine, water regularly, and fertilize in summer every few weeks.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Cream, green, white, yellow, or pink flowers. Night-blooming jasmine also produces purple, white, or red berries.<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Very strong, sweet scent permeating several hundred feet around the plant<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> Plan to spend around $5 for a potted plant<\/li> <\/ul>
4. Four O\u2019Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Per their name, these flowers tend to bloom in the late afternoon, anywhere between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Also known as the Marvel-of-Peru, these deciduous shrubs can be grown as either perennials or annuals, depending on climate, and will attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Grow four o\u2019clocks<\/a> in full sun or part shade.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones<\/strong>: 9 to 10<\/li>
- Examples of four o\u2019clock<\/strong>: Alba, Kaleidoscope, and Jingles<\/li>
- Care:<\/strong> Low-maintenance and resistant to drought, disease, and pests. Fertilize four o\u2019clocks only if the leaves turn pale green.<\/li>
- Blooms<\/strong>: Can be white, copper, purple, yellow, magenta, multicolored, or pink. Four o\u2019clock blooms are funnel-shaped and grow in clusters of one to five flowers.<\/li>
- Fragrance<\/strong>: Sweet, subtle citrusy fragrance<\/li>
- Cost<\/strong>: A pack of seeds can cost you $5.<\/li> <\/ul>
5. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: ramonageorgescu<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A plant native to Mexico, tuberose<\/a> is commonly used in Hawaiian leis and thrives in the heat of summer, with nocturnal flowers blooming in August and September. Plant bulbs in full sun and well-drained soil, and be sure to space them 8 inches apart in 2 feet of soil to accommodate their growth.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 7 to 10<\/li>
- Examples of tuberose:<\/strong> Single Mexican and Double Pearl<\/li>
- Care:<\/strong> Add 3-4 inches of mulch<\/a> to keep the soil moist, and use slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of summer.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Large, white blooms on stems that can reach 3 feet in height<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Peaches-and-cream-type aroma with floral notes<\/li>
- Cost<\/strong>: You can buy 10 medium-sized bulbs for about $26.<\/li> <\/ul>
6. Angel\u2019s Trumpet (Brugmansia<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> An herbaceous perennial, angel\u2019s trumpet<\/a> is a self-pollinating, small tree or large shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. Plant angel\u2019s trumpet in partial shade, and prepare for showy, foot-long, trumpet-shaped blooms from spring through fall. <\/p>
Note:<\/strong> These night garden plants are poisonous and sensitive to frost. In winter, consider bringing it inside \u2014 it also does well as a houseplant.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 9 to 11<\/li>
- Examples of angel\u2019s trumpet:<\/strong> Betty Marshall, Daybreak, Isabella<\/li>
- Care<\/strong>: Low-maintenance; doesn\u2019t require pruning, but doing so in fall can encourage more new growth. Fertilize weekly and look out for pests, such as spider mites<\/a>. It prefers water that\u2019s been left out for a day rather than fresh from the tap.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Yellow flowers, as well as pink, white, apricot, or orange. Angel\u2019s trumpet blooms come in varieties of singles, doubles, triples, quadruples, and shredded-looking blossoms.<\/li>
- Fragrance<\/strong>: Sometimes overpowering. Depending on variety, scents can range from lemony to minty to musky to citrusy to floral.<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> Seeds around $10, live plant around $20<\/li> <\/ul>
7. Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Maxpax<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A night-blooming cereus (or cactus), sometimes referred to as an orchid cactus, queen of the night<\/a>\u2019s large, white blooms open at dusk for just one night per year, returning to a closed bud form the next morning. Like many succulent plants, this one does best in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils and is perfect as a houseplant.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 10 to 12<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Low-maintenance. Water queen of the night monthly in winter and bring it indoors to protect it from the cold. Best if grown in a container.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Large, attractive, white blooms<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet fragrance with floral notes<\/li>
- Cost<\/strong>: Get one rooted plant for about $10.<\/li> <\/ul>
8. Casablanca Lily (Lilium <\/em>\u2018Casa Blanca\u2019)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Sid Mosdell<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Praised for its lovely fragrance, this hybrid lily<\/a> is often used as cut flowers. Casablanca Lily is easy to grow, as long as it\u2019s done in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It has flowers that open at night in June and July. Keep an eye out for pests, such as lily leaf beetles and aphids<\/a>, and the lily mosaic virus.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones<\/strong>: 5 to 8<\/li>
- Care<\/strong>: Low-maintenance and grown from perennial bulbs; mulch to maintain moisture. Plant in well-drained soil to avoid bulb rot. Deadhead blooms after flowering.<\/li>
- Blooms<\/strong>: White blooms<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Strong, sweet smell<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> A pack of bulbs can be purchased for $6.<\/li> <\/ul>
9. Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana alata<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Carl Lewis<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Place flowering tobacco<\/a> near a window or patio doorway to enjoy the aromatic pleasantries of these night-blooming plants. Thriving best in full sun or partial shade, be sure to allow 1 to 3 feet of space between each plant. <\/p>
The large, trumpet-shaped blossoms open nightly in summer and fall, but its buds can still attract pollinators, such as butterflies and hummingbirds, during the day.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones<\/strong>: 10 to 11<\/li>
- Examples of flowering tobacco:<\/strong> Baby Bella Antique Red, Lime Green, and Saratoga Rose<\/li>
- Care:<\/strong> Water regularly, as this plant has a low drought tolerance. Plant in spring after the last frost.<\/li>
- Blooms<\/strong>: Red, purple, green, pink, white, or yellow flowers, depending on type<\/li>
- Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet fragrance, reminiscent of jasmine<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> Get 750 seeds for around $3.<\/li> <\/ul>
10. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A top pick for corsages and wedding bouquets, this night-blooming, evergreen shrub opens its flowers in spring and summer. Also grown as a houseplant, gardenia jasminoides<\/em><\/a> flourishes in acidic, well-drained soil and locations that receive full sun or partial shade.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones: <\/strong>7 to 11<\/li>
- Examples of gardenia<\/strong>: August Beauty, Crown Jewel, Fortuniana<\/li>
- Care<\/strong>: Deadhead spent blooms and prune shrubs<\/a> into the desired shape. Water when the soil feels dry (about twice per week). In summer, fertilize every couple weeks.<\/li>
- Blooms:<\/strong> Various colors, including white, cream, and yellow<\/li>
- Fragrance<\/strong>: Sweet, jasmine-like scent<\/li>
- Cost<\/strong>: Expect to drop around $40 for a live, potted plant.<\/li> <\/ul>
11. Night Gladiolus (Gladiolus tristis<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: SAplants<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Named after the Latin word for \u201csword,\u201d as they boast a long, pointed stalk and ostentatious blooms, the night gladiolus<\/a> is resistant to deer and drought and blooms nightly in early spring.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 7 to 8<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Night gladiolus doesn\u2019t need much water. Allow it plenty of space to grow.<\/li>
- Blooms<\/strong>: White or yellow<\/li>
- Fragrance:<\/strong> Scent has hint of spice<\/li>
- Cost:<\/strong> Spend $4 on a packet of seeds.<\/li> <\/ul>
12. Night Phlox (Zaluzianskya<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: peganum<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Perfect for adding bursts of color among the mostly pale and white blooms typical for night garden flowers, night phlox \u2014 aka \u201cmidnight candy\u201d \u2014 comes in purple, red, or white colors. A low-growing ground cover native to South Africa, its buds open at dusk and emit a pleasing aroma.<\/p>
- USDA Hardiness Zones: <\/strong>9 to 10<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Plant in full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant but do best with regular watering. Can be grown in-ground or in containers.<\/li>
- Blooms: <\/strong>Purple, red, or white<\/li>
- Fragrance: <\/strong>A mix of honey, almond, and vanilla<\/li>
- Cost: <\/strong>For about $5, you can get a pack of 1,000 seeds.<\/li> <\/ul>
13. Chocolate Daisy (Berlandiera lyrata<\/em>)<\/h3>
- Care: <\/strong>Plant in full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant but do best with regular watering. Can be grown in-ground or in containers.<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Night gladiolus doesn\u2019t need much water. Allow it plenty of space to grow.<\/li>
- Examples of gardenia<\/strong>: August Beauty, Crown Jewel, Fortuniana<\/li>
- Examples of flowering tobacco:<\/strong> Baby Bella Antique Red, Lime Green, and Saratoga Rose<\/li>
- Care<\/strong>: Low-maintenance and grown from perennial bulbs; mulch to maintain moisture. Plant in well-drained soil to avoid bulb rot. Deadhead blooms after flowering.<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Low-maintenance. Water queen of the night monthly in winter and bring it indoors to protect it from the cold. Best if grown in a container.<\/li>
- Examples of angel\u2019s trumpet:<\/strong> Betty Marshall, Daybreak, Isabella<\/li>
- Examples of tuberose:<\/strong> Single Mexican and Double Pearl<\/li>
- Examples of four o\u2019clock<\/strong>: Alba, Kaleidoscope, and Jingles<\/li>
- Care: <\/strong>Low-maintenance. Prune to shape night-blooming jasmine, water regularly, and fertilize in summer every few weeks.<\/li>
- Examples of evening primrose<\/strong>: Missouri evening primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa<\/em>) and Lemon Sunset (Oenothera longifolia<\/em>)<\/li>
- Examples of moonflower<\/strong>: Pink moonflower (Ipomoea muricata<\/em>) and scarlet morning glory (Ipomoea hederifolia<\/em>)<\/li>
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