White morning-glory

White morning-glory it is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas but has spread widely as an ornamental plant admired for its large fragrant white blooms that open in the evening and last through the night this nocturnal blooming habit makes it unique among morning-glories which usually flower in the daytime the flowers are trumpet-shaped often measuring up to six inches in diameter and release a sweet scent that attracts night pollinators such as moths and bats the vine itself can grow rapidly reaching lengths of 10 to 30 feet in a single season.

If provided with adequate support such as fences trellises or arbors the leaves are heart-shaped with a lush green color that provides an attractive backdrop to the striking white blossoms White morning-glory thrives in warm sunny locations and prefers well-drained fertile soil it requires regular watering during dry periods but is relatively drought tolerant once established because of its vigorous growth it can sometimes become invasive in tropical climates spreading aggressively and smothering nearby vegetation to manage.

Its growth gardeners often prune or control it by training it onto specific supports in addition to its ornamental value White morning-glory has cultural and symbolic importance it has been cultivated in many regions as a symbol of purity renewal and the fleeting beauty of life due to its short-lived blooms which open at dusk and fade by dawn historically it has also been used in some traditional medicinal practices though its seeds and plant parts can be toxic if ingested in large amounts making caution necessary White morning-glory is often planted in gardens for evening enjoyment where its luminous blossoms glow beautifully.