This tough-to-find, white-flowering form of Colorado Desert Four O'Clock is a must-have for xeric perennial gardens, streetscapes, and wildlife gardens. Plants emerge from a large taproot and begin flowering in early to midsummer with a generous flush of blooms. They continue flowering whenever soil moisture is adequate, often until the first frost. Thanks to their substantial taproots, established plants are exceptionally drought-tolerant and can thrive without irrigation in much of our region. In fact, overwatering is far more likely to kill Bella Blanca Desert Four O’Clock than underwatering once established. These plants transplant poorly when mature, so thoughtful placement is key. Like other High Desert natives, Bella Blanca Desert Four O’Clock performs best in well-drained soil and a warm, sunny location, ideally near a heat-radiating surface such as a concrete sidewalk.
* Photos courtesy of Conservation Garden Park.
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