Do moon flowers climb trellises?
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Walter Reeves on May 24, 2012they climb just fine! Give them something to twirl around and they'll be off to the races!Helpful Reply
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Beverly P on May 24, 2012Thank you Walter, I thought they would but I wanted to make sure before I planted them. I will post pics when they get big enough.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 25, 2012We look forward to you moonflowers reaching for the, well, moon, Beverly.Helpful Reply
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Beverly P on May 25, 2012Lol....I'll keep ya' posted!Helpful Reply
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Rebecca D on May 27, 2012Beverly! Had moon flowers scale the chimney, and the addition wall (2nd floor). Jack & the beanstalk.Helpful Reply
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Beverly P on May 27, 2012No kidding, and I see you are near me...yikes! Do you like them even though they seem to grow like mad? I am thinking I have planted them in the wrong place now...Helpful Reply
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Rebecca D on May 28, 2012Beverly, That's exactly what I said... YIKES! (beautiful) but like any vine can take "over" LOL Fences work just fine for a send off. Give it a try, might like it. Can always cut it down.. 4 o'clocks, mornin glory's will take off too. < grin>Helpful Reply
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Beverly P on May 28, 2012Thanks for the info, I guess I will be sure to keep it in check!Helpful Reply
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3 Elle Canny Creations on May 29, 2012Morning Glories planted with moon flowers give all day flowers.Helpful Reply
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S. Roy on Jun 06, 2015I love moon flowers! They are so pretty at light when they open. If there is any moon light they seem to glow! Nice fragrance too!Helpful Reply
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Mary on Jun 08, 2015my moon flower plant climbed the lamp post to the top and back down!! Watch the blooms open every afternoon around 5 pmHelpful Reply
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Bar1738694 on Jun 08, 2015Don't plant these close to your house. The person I bought my house from had planted them in a flower bed close to the house and they were running up under the siding on the house. They are very hard to control. I would plant them on a trellis.Helpful Reply
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Ruth on Mar 09, 2016Oh, you lucky moon flower gardeners! My hubby has planted moonflowers three consecutive years and couldn't get them to grow. Must be our climate here in South Dakota.Helpful Reply
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Sally Gorrell on Apr 04, 2016The moon flowers I have are not climbers. I grow them in pots on my patio. They have a wonderful fragrance. There are different types of plants that are called moon flowers.Helpful Reply
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