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Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis)

Mirablis multiflora

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Wild Four O'clock is a magnificent native wildflower that blooms all summer with magenta-pink flowers that open in the afternoon. A perennial with huge, deep roots, it needs no extra water once established. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).

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15-18" tall x 48-72" wide (seed propagated). In its full afternoon glory, Wild Four O'clock has few rivals. A mature plant will have hundreds of magenta-pink flowers open at one time! This short grass prairie wildflower is one of our most xeric species with an enormous, deep-growing taproot. Plant it in any soil, even clay, where it will get plenty of sun and heat. Once established, it grows best when given very little extra irrigation. Semi-succulent foliage

Planting & Care

Mirabilis multiflora (Wild Four O'clock) - a widespread native wildflower found from Texas east to California. Resistant to browsing deer and rabbits. Pollinated by hawk moths.

Preferred growing conditions

  • Plant in any low fertility ("lean") soil including clay positioned in full sun.
  • Mulch with gravel or not at all.
  • Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plant. Thereafter, it needs no supplemental water except in time of drought (when a monthly deep watering is all that's needed).
  • Deadheading is not needed as this is a naturally ever-blooming species.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum Mix.

Special comments

  • Mirablis has a huge fleshy tap root once established and can't be transplanted. Plant where they stay dry. Excessive water encourages vigorous growth with no flowers.
  • First frost in fall turns the entire plant crispy and brown. Stems detach from the root and should be discarded or composted.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Very Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Xeric

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil

Mature Height

15-18" tall

Mature Spread

48-72" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Hot Desert
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Western Only

Native To

North America

Non-GMO

No
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