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Wild Four O'Clock

Mirabilis Multiflora

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Overview

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

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) — scientifically known as Mirabilis multiflora; pink flowers in the garden
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators; unfurling a profusion of, image 54
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — the Wild Four O'Clock blooms in the late afternoon to early evening; perennial with pink blooms
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — measuring about 2 to 4 inches in length; this vivid perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9
Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Regular watering during long dry spells will maintain plant vigor; flourishing in the full sun to partial shade of
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