Desert Four O’Clock (Wild Four O’Clock)

Mirabilis multiflora

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Leafy green and mounding, desert four o’clock is about 1.5 feet tall and spreads to about 3 feet wide. Desert four o’clock’s beautiful magenta blooms open in late afternoon and at night – it is a fantastic addition to a moon garden that attracts many nocturnal pollinators and serves as an important host plant. Its massive root system makes it extremely drought tolerant once established. Loves sandy soil but grows well in clay soil as long as it’s allowed to dry out.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to CO, intermountain west
Height: 15-18″
Spacing: 18-36″
Water Needs: Low
Soil: Sandy, Clayey
Sunlight: Full sun
Bloom Time: April-September
USDA Zone: 4-8
Life Cycle: Perennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.

Image Credit:
Mirabilis multiflora 5.jpg | Stan Shebs | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0