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Mirabilis multiflora

Desert Four O' Clock

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Stunning groundcover cascading over low walls or tucked between boulders. Rounded, succulent leaves blue-green giving a lush appearance. Will burn to ground with frost but recovers quickly from a large tuber. Puts out masses of large, trumpet shaped hot pink flowers in summer late afternoon, closing the next morning. Attracts hummers and hawk moths. Seeds are bird faves. Long-lived perennial native to NM, CO, AZ and UT. Full sun or part shade but well drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.