Mirabilis jalapa |
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Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru |
Mirabilis jalapa is a tuberous-rooted perennial. Strong, bushy habit gives this plant the appearance of a shrub. Multi-branched stems grow quickly to form a mounded clump 1'-4' high and wide. Scented, trumpet-shaped flowers in red, yellow, white or striped bloom in summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Seeds are poisonous. Flowers open in late afternoon, thus the name Four O'Clock. It tolerates full sun to full shade, with regular watering in summer and less in winter.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.