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Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

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The Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is a durable North American perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It showcases trumpet-shaped magenta blooms that come alive late afternoon to evening. This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soil. Low water requirements make it ideal for xeriscaping. Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — flourishing in the full sun to partial shade of arid regions; regular watering during long dry spells will maintainWild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soilWild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — The Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is a durable North American perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-8; itWild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Regular watering during long dry spells will maintain plant vigorWild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — pink flowers in the gardenWild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Low water requirements make it ideal for xeriscaping; presents itself as a captivating and resilient addition to any+67

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This plant reaches 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — flourishing in the full sun to partial shade of arid regions; regular watering during long dry spells will maintain
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soil
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — The Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is a durable North American perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-8; it
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Regular watering during long dry spells will maintain plant vigor
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — pink flowers in the garden
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Low water requirements make it ideal for xeriscaping; presents itself as a captivating and resilient addition to any
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Deadheading is not necessary for this self-seeding plant; wild Four O'Clocks prefer well-drained soils
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — the Wild Four O'Clock blooms in the late afternoon to early evening
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — presents itself as a captivating and resilient addition to any landscape design; low water requirements make it
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — this plant reaches an average height and width of 18 to 36 inches; it showcases trumpet-shaped magenta blooms that
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This vivid perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — unfurling a profusion of trumpet-shaped flowers
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions once established
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — which can add enduring charm to the designed landscape with its punctual and radiant annual displays; perennial for
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Wild Four O'Clocks prefer well-drained soils; deadheading is not necessary for this self-seeding plant
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This vivid perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; measuring about 2 to 4 inches in length
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — with a rich green hue that offers a luscious backdrop to its floral display
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — perennial with pink blooms; the Wild Four O'Clock blooms in the late afternoon to early evening
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators; unfurling a profusion of trumpet-shaped flowers
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — presents itself as a captivating and resilient addition to any landscape design
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — perennial with pink blooms
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Mirabilis multiflora
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — this plant reaches an average height and width of 18 to 36 inches
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