Moonflower, Ipomoea alba

FAMILY:
Convolvulaceae

ORIGIN:
Neotropical America

DESCRIPTION:
Twining vine growing to 15 ft.; 2 – 3″ green leaves are entire or three-lobed; 4 – 6″ fragrant white flowers opening in the evening

CULTIVATION:
Water moderately in well-drained soil; fertilize monthly; provide support; part or full sun

PROPAGATION:
Seed; self sows freely

COMMENTS:
Seeds are poisonous