11 Perfect Plants for a Moonlit Garden — in Pots
Most summer gardens must be seen in the daylight for us to truly appreciate their beauty. But if you love to spend your summer nights outdoors, a moon garden can help you create an outdoor space that’s just as enjoyable in the starlight as it is in the sunlight.
Moon gardens consist of white flowers and foliage that glow under moonlight. Put these luminous plants in containers for the perfect accompaniment to outdoor evening entertaining.
Like all plants, some of these will have different sun requirements during the daylight hours. But all tend to work best in spots that get plenty of sunlight during the day.
A nice surprise for your container design isPennisetum ‘Skyrocket’, featuring thin blades of grass with white margins. It grows up to 2 feet tall, not as big as some other annual grasses.
Angelonia angustifolia
Angelonia, which comes in white as well as other colors, is a great choice for hot and humid areas. It features spires of constant blooming flowers from spring to fall and adds nice height to containers. |
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