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Old 09-01-2011, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 0tis
I thought it was a morning glory - now I have to find some seeds - beautiful.
The vine type grows exactly like a morning glory and has the same heart shaped leaves, but they are much bigger. Not sure if you can see in my picture, but both morning glories and moonflowers are growing together. There is a definite difference in the size of the leaves.

I'm glad you're interested in them, I don't mind waiting all summer long for the first blossom, it's truly worth it! :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Connie in CO
I couldn't get mine to grow.Soaked them in water overnight,but wouldn't grow.
Connie, ask your local nursery if they're going to have them next year. Most places don't carry them. Now would be the time to ask about them as they are probably planning for next year already.
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Old 09-01-2011, 10:44 AM
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I have some as well---grow them most years. So many people have not heard of them. Don't you just love their lucious aroma?
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:04 AM
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Beautiful,it looks like silk.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:07 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:17 AM
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Wow! That really IS different. Never seen one before. Thanks for the picture!! It's beautiful!
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:29 AM
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Wow. Is that a member of the Hibiscus family? It is beautiful and yes, a walll hanging would be great!
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The flower are absolutely gorgeous and you're right on, it would make a beauiful wallhanging.
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My sis has a big bush of these and it is so enchanting to watch them open!
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Are Moon Flowers the ones that bloom at night?
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This reminds me so much of the flowers my momn had around our house when I was growing up. She called them Angel Bells. They only open at night and close during the day.

Are they the same flower????
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