Four O'clock, Marvel of Peru
Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa L.
Synonym: Mirabilis lindheimeri
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Picture by Curtis Botanical
Sunset®: 4-9,12-32 or store the roots in winter
USDA: 8-10
Frost Tolerance: Killed to the ground by frost
Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade
Origin: South America
Growth Habits: Perennial, 3 to 4 feet tall and wide (1.2 m); tap root; deep green leathery leaves
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Seeds, self sows, tuber division
The Marvel of Peru is poisonous.
Blooming Habits:
Red, yellow or white petunia-like flowers in summer to fall. The flowers open in mid to late afternoon and fade in the morning.
Propagation:
Soak the seeds in warm to hot water to accelerate the germination.
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