Moonflower seeds?

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  1. Marcia13

    Marcia13 Member

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    Hello,
    Can anyone tell me where I can get moonflower seeds? I live in Alberta.
    Thx!
     
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    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    According to Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonflower the common name Moonflower may refer to several night-blooming plants, some with white flowers, including:

    Nightblooming cereus species, including Hylocereus.
    Datura species, including D. inoxia
    Ipomoea species previously separated in Calonyction, including I. alba
    Mentzelia species, including M. pumila

    Which is the one you are looking for?
     
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    Hi,

    I didn't know there were so many types of moonflower! The one I'm interested in is Calonyction, I. Alba.

    Thx much,
    Marcia
     
  4. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I think the seeds of Ipomoea alba are fairly commonly available--maybe not so much in your area. Maybe try a search for "Ipomoea alba seed" or "moon flower seed". Should be easy to purchase online. I have seen this in the big garden catalogs. A tender tropical perennial, it can be grown in northern areas as an annual. I tried this plant, but did not have a lot of luck. I tried growing it in Seattle, but I think the plant likes much warmer conditions than usually found in the Pacific Northwest.
     
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    Thanks. The problem is getting seeds shipped to Canada. I'll see what I can find. It really helps to have the official name.
     
  6. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Marcia13, I just sent a private message with a link to a source. Check the upper right of the page to find your Private Messages. I am sure there are other sources online. Ordering common garden seeds from the US is generally not restricted, but it is good to look up the restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
     

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