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Luscious Lavender Moonflower

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  1. cajunbelle

    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    The lavender has no smell, unlike the white Moonflower vine, but is sure is beautiful:

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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    OMG!....isn't that an absolute work of art, Cajunbelle!
    You have really shown a little gem there.
    I don't know the plant by the name, "Moonflower". Do you happen to know the Latin name for this stunning beauty?
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    That is absolutely gorgeous. I have the white ones, love the fragrance.

    Sjoerd, it's Ipomoea turbinata
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Ahhhhhh yes... Ok Toni, I know that then. I recognize it now you have told me.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    That is just gorgeous Sharon! I always thought Moonflowers were just white...that sure is a keeper!
     
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    WOW!!!! Absolutely gorgeous. :D
     
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    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    Sorry Sjoerd for not including the Latin name, thanks Toni for the timely answer.

    I also have Ipomoea macrorhiza, which is pink, it is perennial, unlike turbinata and alba. They form a tuber much like the ornamental sweetpotato vine, Ipomoea batatas.
     
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    Oh so beautiful. Great pics Sharon. Now I can go to bed and see flowers in my dreams....aaahhhh! Thanks for sharing.
     
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    It is so gorgeous that it doesn't have to have a fragrance...
     
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    What kuntrygal said. Thanks for showing it, it's lovely!
     
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    I think it is a fantastic beauty.I do have the white fragrance ones(from Sharon) and the smell is heavenly.This
    one sure would be pretty intwined with the white.
     
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