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Jan 5, 2024 · Drawing nighttime pollinators such as bats and moths with their sweet smell, and sticking out against the dark of night with their pops of bright colors, night flowers are favored by backyard gardeners for both their aesthetics and their fragrance filled evening ambiance.
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These night-blooming plants add a unique touch to any garden, inviting visitors to experience the magic of nature after the sun sets. Nighttime bloomers, such as the exquisite Moonflower and the captivating Datura, showcase the amazing adaptability of plants.
- Evening Primrose. Botanical Name: Oenothera. It blooms from evening until night hence the name. The yellow wildflowers spread a lemon-like fragrance. Evening primrose leaves, seeds, and oil have many medicinal uses.
- Datura. Botanical Name: Datura wrightii. Also known as ‘Devil’s trumpet’, this flower can be seen near roadside trees or gardens. The blooms are toxic so ensure to keep the plant away from pets and children.
- Moonflower. Botanical Name: Ipomoea alba. It displays large white and pink blooms that appear at sunset and remain open until sunrise. The flowers carry a sweet musky fragrance.
- Night Phlox. Botanical Name: Zaluzianskya capensis. Night phlox is popular as the queen of the night, too. This night-bloomer spreads a sweet honey-like fragrance and shows off bright, yellow blossoms.
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- Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) The moonflower is the nighttime sister to the beautiful morning glory, only it comes alive under the evening stars. "These creamy white blooms open in the evening and only stay in bloom at night," says Kalyn Hewitt, lead floral designer for The Bouqs Co.
- Night Phlox (Zaluzianskya ovata) The Night Phlox is a captivating flowering plant that's native to South Africa. "Its blooms resemble small daisies and release a sweet and honey-like fragrance after the sun goes down," says Erin Cunningham, lead designer and CFO for Peachtree Plants in Tucker, Ga.
- Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) The gardenia is known for its intense fragrance and tiny white blossoms that cluster against dark and waxy green foliage.
- Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) Also referred to as the Lady of the Night, night-blooming jasmine is a tropical evergreen shrub that's not actually a member of the jasmine family—it's a nightshade.
Jun 24, 2024 · 10 Night-Blooming Flower Ideas for Your Very Own Moon Garden. Long summer nights in the backyard just got better. By Stacia Datskovska Published: Jun 24, 2024. Save Article.
Oct 30, 2023 · These flowers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. While some don’t bloom at night, they produce an enticing scent when the sun goes down. Follow along to learn about 15 beautiful flowers that bloom at night and fun facts about each. 1. Moonflowers. Moonflowers are sometimes called tropical white morning glories.
May 10, 2024 · The showiness and fragrance of these night flowers makes them popular in cultivation, whether grown as houseplants or part of a “moon garden” (aka “twilight garden,” “evening garden,” etc.).
