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Q.Why Is My Moon Flower Now Blooming Purple Blooms?

Zone 63825 | rkmalone added on July 7, 2020 | Answered

I harvested seeds from the fall. Planted them this spring and now the blooms are purple instead of white. What happened to them?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on July 7, 2020

They were pollinated by a different color variety. Planting the offspring will exhibit traits from both parents, or since purple is a dominant trait, will show the dominant trait.

Here is an article that will help you with their care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/moonflower/growing-moonflowers.htm

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