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Texas Four O'clock

Mirabilistexensis

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Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
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Species
texensis (teck-SEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Beaumont, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Beaumont, TX | October 2007 | positive

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