Mirabilis jalapa
Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru
Description
Mirabilis jalapa is a tuberous-rooted perennial. Strong, bushy habit gives this plant the substance and character of a shrub. Muti-branched stems grow quickly to form a mounded clump 3'-4' high and wide. Scented, trumpet-shaped flowers in red, yellow or white, with variations of shades between.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
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.