Blue Moon Flower

Discussion in 'Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs' started by fleur52, Aug 27, 2006.

  1. fleur52

    fleur52 Active Member

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    I was given a seed pod and told it was from a Blue Moon Flower. The pod is somewhat round and has spiky prickles. The seeds are small and black. Can anyone tell me about this plant? I have never heard of it before.

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  2. myrrhmaid

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    could it be a morning glory? Thats what it sounds like to me.
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  3. fleur52

    fleur52 Active Member

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    Definitely not a morning glory, I have some of those. Just don't know what to expect with this plant... what size? sun or shade? ... all that sort of stuff.
     
  4. abgardeneer

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    "Moon flower" is a common name sometimes used to refer to Datura or Brugmansia. Your description of the seed pod also fits Datura or Brugmansia.
     
  5. fleur52

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    Thanks for your input. Now I can look up those two names.
     
  6. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    I agree I thik its probably datura, by the discription of the pod.
    I have several plants that are called moon flowers, Datura, Ipomea, and Hibiscus.
     

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