Named for the time of day the bloom opens, four o'clocks will attract hummingbirds and nocturnal pollinators to your garden. This bushy plant reseeds readily, producing hundreds of large black seeds that resemble hand grenades.
Latin Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Also Known As
Marvel of Peru
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
June - October
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Skin irritant
Colors
Native Range
Tropical America
History
At Monticello, Thomas Jefferson observed in 1767, "Mirabilis just opened, very clever."
Other Details
Pollinator
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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