The cheerful Mirabilis Jalapa got the common name "Four O'Clocks" because the flowers open in late afternoon. They remain open until morning and on cloudy days, they may not close at all. Their other common name "Marvel of Peru" is probably because they are native to the topical areas of South America. Mirabilis means wonderful, in Latin.

A perennial usually grown as a half-hardy annual, it makes very bushy plants, seeds are poisonous if ingested. Since Four O'Clocks bloom in the evening, plant them where you're sure to see them and catch a whiff of their fragrance. Pots on decks, along walkways and on the edges of seating areas. They mingle and grow through other plants nicely, making a nice under planting. Hummingbirds are attracted to the tubular flowers.

Growing Tips: Soil: Four O'Clocks ares not particular about soil pH, but does best in a soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. They are heavy feeders, though, and a rich, well-draining soil is ideal. They can go dormant in dry conditions.

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