Night Time Glow Plants: 10 Plants That Shine At Night

Edited By: Pragati Bhandari Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) Gardenias are known for their beautiful, fragrant, and white flowers that emit a subtle glow in the moonlight.

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Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Evening primrose is a night-blooming plant with delicate yellow or white flowers that open in the evening and shine brightly at night.

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Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) This plant produces small, tubular, greenish-white flowers that release a sweet fragrance at night and can appear luminescent in the dark.

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Silver Mound (Artemisia schmidtiana) A compact, mounded perennial with finely divided, silvery-gray foliage that reflects moonlight, making it stand out in the darkness.

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Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) This plant has large, woolly, silver leaves that shine beautifully under the moon's glow.

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Echeveria Several varieties of Echeveria have powdery blue or silver foliage that can create a glowing effect in the moonlight.

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White Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) Some varieties of white hydrangeas, such as Annabelle, can have large, round flower clusters that shine brightly at night.

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White Nicotiana (Nicotiana alata) Also known as flowering tobacco, this plant has trumpet-shaped, white flowers that release a pleasant fragrance at night.

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Artemisia Powis Castle (Artemisia Powis Castle) Another silver-leaved variety of Artemisia with a shrub-like growth habit, ideal for reflecting moonlight.

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Fairy Wings (Epimedium) Some Epimedium species have heart-shaped leaves with a silvery sheen, creating an enchanting effect in the moonlight.

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