What Plants Close Their Blooms at Night?

Poppy

• Poppies, which are annual plants, close their blooms at night. They can grow up to 1-1/2 feet tall. Although their bright orange-red flowers are the most well know, they are actually available in almost any color-even black. Poppies do well in most soil types and prefer full sun, but will also grow in partial shade.

Hibiscus

• The hibiscus, or rose-of-Sharon, close their large, showy flowers at night or during dark, cloudy days. This plant grows in most soil types and in either sun or partial shade. The hibiscus is a small tree, which can grow up to 8 or 10 feet tall and spreads between 4 and 10 feet wide.

African Daisy

• The African daily, or osteospermum, is a hardy, springtime flower that grows wild in many places. Its flowers look like daisies and come in a wide range of colors, such as yellow, pink and purple. These flowers grow best in well-drained, fertile soil and reach 4 to 12 inches tall. Do not water them excessively or they could rot. Their blooms close each night.