I Am Still Waiting

This is an intriguing  portrayal of Moon flowers and the light of the Moon .
I am still waiting for my Moon flowers to bloom .  So far I have successfully grown lovely leaves on long long long stems that are forging their own path on a wire fence . The seeds that I sown germinated quickly .

 Are you familiar with Moon flowers ?

Moon flower plants are related to the Sweet Potato Vine and the Morning Glory , with white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers that unfurl in the evening and stay open until the sun rises . Large heart-shaped leaves are a charming backdrop to the large vibrant flowers .  They bloom on vigorous vines that can reach up to twenty feet . I have been watching my vines rapidly twining around anything they can reach and it took only a couple days and they had reached the top of the fence .  Recently , I read that lack of phosphorus may be an issue if they aren't blooming .

Moon flowers are frequently a favorite plant in a Moon Garden or White Garden with their sweet evening fragrance drifting in the air . If you follow my blog, you know that I have planted a White Garden and continue to enjoy the uniqueness .  The flowers seem to almost glow at night and the textures and varied shades of cool colored plants all play an important aspect of a White Garden . Interestingly , many of the plants are night pollinators .

This is what I will hopefully see before long !

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These are just some of the flowers that have been thriving in my White Garden .  I think that currently I have about three times this many varieties of  white and cool colored plants .  It's probably time to make another collage !

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I hope you enjoyed this little journey with me of some of my plants in my White Garden.

Happy Week to All Of You !

Mary