Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to 15 degrees

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Introduced by Tilden Botanic Garden Natural Habitat Sandy terraces

Shiny leaves

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Leafless for much of the year

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Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to 15 degreesThis colorful perennial is known as "Four O'Clock" because its large pink flowers open in the afternoon (and on cloudy mornings) for night time pollinators, such as hawkmoths. Plant Characteristics Family Name Nyctaginaceae Species Name Mirabilis multiflora Common Name Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining