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 3–10Climate Subtropical

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

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

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It showcases trumpet-shaped magenta blooms that come alive late afternoon to evening

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soil

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — scientifically known as Mirabilis multiflora

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Low water requirements make it ideal for xeriscaping

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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

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

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It showcases trumpet-shaped magenta blooms that come alive late afternoon to evening

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs well-drained soil

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — scientifically known as Mirabilis multiflora

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Blooms appear in summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Low water requirements make it ideal for xeriscaping

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — This vivid perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — flourishing in the full sun to partial shade of arid regions

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — presents itself as a captivating and resilient addition to any landscape design

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — 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) — this plant reaches an average height and width of 18 to 36 inches

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — These blossoms boast a striking magenta coloration and can grow up to 1 inch long

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — unfurling a profusion of trumpet-shaped flowers

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) — often tolerating drought and poor soil conditions once established

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Deadheading is not necessary for this self-seeding plant

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Wild Four O'Clocks prefer well-drained soils

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — Regular watering during long dry spells will maintain plant vigor

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — which can add enduring charm to the designed landscape with its punctual and radiant annual displays

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — pink flowers in the garden

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — perennial with pink blooms

Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Multiflora) — perennial for full or half or shade

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