Flowering plants that bloom at night
Some of the most beautiful flowers blossom under the majestic cover of night, and they are sights to behold.
These plants not only add beauty to gardens but also create a unique nighttime atmosphere. Here are some flowering plants that bloom at night:
- Moonflower (Ipomoea alba): This fragrant vine opens its large white flowers in the evening. These flowers are named because they seem to glow in the moonlight.
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis): Known for its beautiful yellow flowers that open at dusk and attract moths. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine.
- Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum): It is a beautiful shrub that produces small, fragrant yellow-white flowers that release scent at night.
- Night-Blooming Cereus (Cereus spp.): A type of cactus that blooms large, showy flowers at night, often lasting just a few hours.
- Four O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa): These multicolour flowers open in the late afternoon and stay open through the night. These are highly fragrant.
- Tobacco Plant (Nicotiana alata): tobacco flowers bloom form late afternoon into the night. It emits a strong fragrance at night, attracting nocturnal pollinators.