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Four O'Clock Seeds (Mirabilis)

Mirabilis jalapa

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A rainbow of blooms form on glossy, deep-green foliage. Opening up in the afternoon, Four O’clocks are a delight in any sunny spot. Annual.

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Description

Four O’Clocks get their name because they don’t open until the late afternoon, creating much anticipation! This tropical wildflower has been a garden favorite for centuries, probably grown by your grandmother. An annual staple for any gardener. 

Planting & Care

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

  1. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a
    spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
  2. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
  3. Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
  4. We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
  5. Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.

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Key Features

Advantages

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

Life Cycle

Annual

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Spring to summer

Additional information

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
  • Waterwise

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

12-36" tall

Seed Coverage

1/4 lb covers 181 sq ft
1 lb covers 725 sq ft

Growing Zones

  • Zone 1
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Non-GMO

Yes

Ships As

Seed

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

Yes