- 16 best night-blooming plants for moon gardens<\/a>
- 1. Angel\u2019s trumpet (Brugmansia)<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Casa Blanca lily (Lilium \u2019Casa Blanca\u2019)<\/a><\/li>
- 3. Chocolate daisy (Berlandiera lyrata)<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)<\/a><\/li>
- 5. Evening rain lily (Zephyranthes drummondii)<\/a><\/li>
- 6. Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata)<\/a><\/li>
- 7. Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)<\/a><\/li>
- 8. Four o\u2019clock (Mirabilis jalapa)<\/a><\/li>
- 9. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)<\/a><\/li>
- 10. Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius)<\/a><\/li>
- 11. Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)<\/a><\/li>
- 12. Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)<\/a><\/li>
- 13. Night phlox (Zaluzianskya ovata)<\/a><\/li>
- 14. Night-scented stock (Matthiola longipetala)<\/a><\/li>
- 15. Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)<\/a><\/li>
- 16. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
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16 best night-blooming plants for moon gardens<\/span><\/h2>
Whether it be the allure of stargazing, the tranquility of an evening stroll, or the enchantment of fragrant, night-blooming flora, moon gardens have become a cherished refuge for those who seek solace, inspiration, and a deep connection with the night. And, with this list of the best night-blooming plants, you\u2019ll be able to transform your garden into a haven of nocturnal wonder.<\/p>
1. Angel\u2019s trumpet (Brugmansia)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Supersmario<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Sometimes called datura, this South American native plant can bring a slice of the tropics to your moon garden<\/a>. This night bloomer is quite breathtaking with its orange, white, pink, or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.<\/p>
However, its remarkable trait is its propensity to release a heady, sweet fragrance during the night. This intoxicating aroma, which lingers in the cool night air, can transform your garden into a sensory haven, providing an unforgettable olfactory experience.<\/p>
Note, though, that its seeds, flowers, and leaves are poisonous and can even be fatal.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Shrub or small tree<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 9-11<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 7-8 feet tall<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet scent<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Midsummer to fall<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> High<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
2. Casa Blanca lily (Lilium \u2019Casa Blanca\u2019)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Sid Mosdell |<\/a> Flickr | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The \u201cCasa Blanca\u201d lily is a sight to behold. Its pearl-white flowers feature arching petals and contrasting reddish-brown anthers that unfurl in the evening. The petals reflect and magnify the moon\u2019s gentle radiance, enhancing any garden\u2019s ethereal beauty under the moonlight.<\/p>
This night-bloomer emits a sweet, delicate fragrance in the evenings and perfectly fits fresh-cut flower arrangements. However, lilies might not be the best choice if you have a cat that patrols the garden, as they\u2019re highly toxic to cats.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 4-9<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 3-4 feet<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet, delicate<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Mid to late summer<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers moist, well-drained soil<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
3. Chocolate daisy (Berlandiera lyrata)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Quinn Dombrowski<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The chocolate daisy is a perennial wildflower. The daisy-shaped flower<\/a> puts on a colorful display with its maroon central disk, bright green bracts, and striking yellow petals. Its golden yellow flowers might not glow in the darkness like white petals will, but the chocolate aroma sure makes up for it.<\/p>
Chocolate daisies are heat and drought-tolerant, making them great flowers for your rock garden, too.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 4-10<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 1-2 feet<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Chocolate<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Late spring through autumn; blooms year-round in frost-free areas<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers sandy, rocky, dry to medium, well-drained soils<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Low to medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
4. Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Michel VIARD<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The evening primrose makes its appearance at dusk and closes its yellow, bowl-shaped flowers in the morning. Its nocturnal flowers emit a mild lemon scent in the air. It spreads in the landscape by self-seeding and commonly grows in thickets, prairies, fields, and along the roadside. The cheery flower is also an excellent addition to the wildflower or cottage garden.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 4-9<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 3-5 feet<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Mild lemon<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Early summer to early fall<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers sandy, gravelly, medium moisture, well-drained soil<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Low to medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
5. Evening rain lily (Zephyranthes drummondii)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Bhupinder Bagga<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The evening rain lily is a bulbous perennial that often bursts into bloom in the late afternoon and evening, welcoming the night with a showy display of pristine, white, or pink, lily-like flowers.<\/p>
Their enchanting, star-shaped blossoms, which open in response to evening moisture, bloom for two to four days before turning pink and wilting away. Its delicate petals contrast nicely with its blue-green, narrow leaves and are sure to stand out in your moon garden.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 7-10<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 6-12 inches<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet-smelling<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Late spring through early fall<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Tolerates light shade but prefers full sun<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers clay, loam, sand, well-drained soils<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Low to medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
6. Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Carl Lewis<\/a> | Flickr | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Native to South America, this nocturnally fragrant, long-tubed flower emits a sweet, intoxicating fragrance most pronounced at night. Its star-shaped flowers open during the late afternoon and evening hours, and different hybrids offer a splash of pinks, reds, whites, and lime green.<\/p>
The striking, upward-facing flowers are not only visually captivating but also attract night-flying pollinators<\/a>, like moths, enhancing the garden\u2019s biodiversity. You can easily propagate the flower from seed in the garden or indoors. Remember to wear gloves when handling this plant, as it can be toxic to both humans and pets.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 3-10<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 1-3 feet<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Annual (perennial in zones 10 to 11)<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet, jasmine-like scent<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Summer to fall<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soil<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
7. Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Tom Meaker<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Foamflower is a clump-forming, fast-spreading groundcover that grows well in the shade. Its semi-evergreen foliage features semi-glossy, heart-shaped leaves growing on a reddish-brown stem.<\/p>
You need this plant if you want graceful, frothy spikes of small, starry flowers to illuminate your garden under the moon\u2019s gentle glow. These tiny pink flowers burst forth in late spring and gradually change to white over a six-week bloom period.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower, groundcover<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 3-8<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> Up to 1 foot<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> None<\/p>
Bloom time:<\/strong> Late spring to fall<\/p>
Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Dappled to full shade<\/p>
Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefers moist, hummus-rich, well-drained soil<\/p>
Water needs:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>
Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>
8. Four o\u2019clock (Mirabilis jalapa)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>
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Sarah2<\/a> | Canva Pro | License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Commonly known as the marvel of Peru, four o\u2019clock blooms in the late afternoon and closes its petals the following morning. The tiny, trumpet-shaped flowers that can be red, pink, white, yellow, purple, or even variegated are attractive to hummingbirds and emit a delicate, sweet, honeysuckle-like scent.<\/p>
They might smell sweet, but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re candy \u2013 all parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested. Also, while this flowering plant typically enjoys good resistance to major insect pests<\/a> and diseases, it can be susceptible to aphids and slugs.<\/p>
Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p>
USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 9-11<\/p>
Mature size:<\/strong> 2-3 feet<\/p>
Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet, honeysuckle-like scent<\/p>
- 2. Casa Blanca lily (Lilium \u2019Casa Blanca\u2019)<\/a><\/li>
- 1. Angel\u2019s trumpet (Brugmansia)<\/a><\/li>