Zone 6 · Moonflower
Planting Moonflower in Zone 6
Ipomoea alba
✅ Moonflower thrives in zone 6 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Moonflower outside
Last frost has passed. Soak seed overnight; direct-sow after last frost. Massive white blooms open at dusk and release vanilla perfume.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
July – October
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
120"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Moonflower in zone 6
Soak seed overnight; direct-sow after last frost. Massive white blooms open at dusk and release vanilla perfume.
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