January 14, 2026

This flower is known as Moonflower

Because it only blooms at night

In the afternoon

You won't see it's bloom

After dark it's visited by moths in flight.

Location: TM Goodwin WMA, Broadmore Unit

Sources: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c801

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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September 16, 2022

This plant is known as Moonflower,

It is fragrant with big, showy flowers

It blooms from late summer into early fall

But only opens in late day and evening hours.

Location: Paleo Hammock Conservation Area, St. Lucie County

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/ipomoea-alba

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

March 4, 2021

This is known as a Moonflower

So called because it only blooms at night

This one though, is a scofflaw -

It's blooming right out in broad daylight!

Location: Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/ipomoea-alba

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

November 25, 2019

Location: Goodwin W.MA., Fellsmere

This is known as Moonflower
It's flower can be 6 inches across
It blooms late in the day,
Through the night it stays.
And it it pollinated by moths.

Sources: Florida Native Plan Society - Ipomoea alba

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson