Some plants bloom only at night. Other plants bloom during the day but put on an extra show after dark. Check local experts to discover which do well in your area.

Swipe through to learn about flowers that shine at night.

Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)

One of the world's most celebrated night bloomers, queen of the night produces enormous, fragrant white flowers that open for just a single evening. The spectacular display often draws gardeners outside after dark. This tropical cactus thrives in bright, indirect light and warm conditions.

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Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)

Moonflower unfurls its large, white, fragrant blooms at dusk, creating a glowing display in the evening garden. The flowers attract night-flying pollinators such as moths and remain open until morning. Fast-growing and dramatic, moonflower vines are ideal for trellises, fences, and garden arches.

Casa Blanca Lily (Lilium 'Casa Blanca')

The elegant casa blanca lily bears enormous white blooms with a captivating fragrance that becomes strongest at night. Its dramatic flowers can reach nearly ten inches across, making it a standout in borders and cutting gardens. Evening breezes help carry its perfume throughout the landscape.

Four O'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa)

Named for their habit of opening in late afternoon, four o’clocks produce colorful trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, yellow, red and white. Their sweet fragrance intensifies during the evening hours, attracting hummingbird moths and adding old-fashioned charm to twilight gardens.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Evening primrose opens its cheerful yellow flowers at dusk, providing nectar for moths and other nighttime pollinators. The blooms often unfurl so quickly that the process can be observed in real time. This adaptable wildflower adds beauty and ecological value to many landscapes.

Night-Flowering Catchfly (Silene noctiflora)

This petite plant waits until evening to reveal its delicate white blooms. The flowers open at dusk and remain attractive through the night, drawing moths and other nocturnal pollinators. Native to Europe but naturalized in parts of North America, this unassuming wildflower demonstrates how some plants have evolved to thrive after the sun goes down.

Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)

This jasmine’s small, tubular white or greenish flowers stay closed during the day. As the sun sets, however, clusters of the flowers burst open and release a sweet scent that can perfume an entire yard. This tropical shrub thrives in warm climates