Mirabilis, Four-O-Clock

Mirabilisviscosa

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
Species
viscosa (vis-KOH-suh)
Synonym
Oxybaphus viscosus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Carrollton, Georgia

Denison, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Amarillo, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, PA (Zone 6a) | October 2017 | positive

I am trying to gather seeds of unusual 4 o'clocks. If anyone has any I will do a trade or purchase.I especially want Mirabilis macfarlan...Read More

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Carrollton, GA (Zone 7b) | December 2015 | positive

I have always wanted a flower bed of different varieties of the Four 0'Clock plant. While some may not be suitable for my area, I would s...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | August 2015 | neutral

M. Viscosa flowers are about 1/4 of the size of M. Jalapa and flower in the morning, from sunrise to about 11 am. during this time, the ...Read More

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