Giant moonflower is an annual
shrub, and can be a root-hardy perennial in
Maryland. The plant is native to Mexico and the American southwest, Texas
through California, and is considered a tropical perennial in those regions
I purchased a single plant several years ago
with the though that we would enjoy the large, fragrant flowered night
blooms near our hot-tub. The single plant has grown to dozens and
envelopes much of our backyard, up against the house. The back of our house
faces due
south and is dry and hot during the growing season.
A bee climbed into the opening, at the 9:00-o-clock
position.
The flower in full bloom
measures 8-inches across, hence the name Giant Moonflower!
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