Night-Flowering Perennials

Plantain Lily

• The plantain lily is a shade plant that grows in well-drained soils in partial sun or full shade. They grow large clumps of basal leaves with unique wavy, veiny textures in various shades of green. In the late spring to late summer, lily-like flowers will bloom in white to lavender. These flowers will open up as the sun goes down every evening.

Lemon Daylily

• The lemon daylily blossoms bright golden, star-like flowers with narrow, bright green leaves. These flowers are very fragrant, only open up until the late afternoon and last for about 16 hours before falling off. The plant will re-flower again and again throughout the spring and summer. Lemon daylilies grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

Citron Daylily

• The citron daylily is a large species of daylily with trumpet-shaped lemon-yellow flowers that reach 6 inches in diameter. These plants also feature large dark clumps of leaves. Citron daylily flowers typically open up near sunset and close at sunrise the following day. They are very fragrant flowers, are virtually pest-free and only need regular deadheading to remain in optimal health.

Night Blooming Jasmine

• Night-blooming jasmine, also known as 'Queen of the Night,' is a potently fragrant perennial shrub originally from the West Indies. It features glossy leaves that can measure up to 8 inches long and remain green year-round. The blooms are greenish white, tubular and only bloom at night. Plant these in moist, well-drained soils in hot climates. You may need to remove any dying leaves or spent flowers to ensure the optimal health of the rest of the plant.