Mirabilis multiflora (Four-O'Clock's)


Botanical Information

FamilyNyctaginaceae
GenusMirabilis
Speciesmultiflora
CategoryAnnuals, Perennials
OriginWestern United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 cm
Spread90 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

Landscape It is useful as a ground cover, is used for erosion control, and is attractive draping a retaining wall.
PropagationPropagate from seed or softwood cuttings.
CultivationDry, rocky soil areas with partial shade. The plant is quite drought tolerant.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatOpen, sandy hillsides and mesas of the western United States of America.
Flower Description25 mm long pink flowers that bloom in the afternoon, hence the common name.

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