This tuberous perennial has an upright bushy habit and may be grown as an annual. It has bright green ovate leaves and the fragrant trumpet-shaped crimson to white flowers appear in a cluster amongst the foliage from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11 

Mirabilis jalapa is naturally found in Peru South America growing in dry open environments in poor to moderately fertile soils and prefers a open sunny to semi-shaded position and is drought tolerant but heavy-frost tender.

The Four O'clock Flower is grown for its low bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along front borders or in rockeries. It is also planted in pots and tubs for a tropical effect. It establishes from seed in 1 year and may be treated as an annual. In disturbed soils it may become a weed requiring control. ID 1242

Mirabilis (mee-RAH-bi-lis) jalapa (HA-lah-pa)

Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Bougainvilleas, Four-o’clocks