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Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru 'Cherry Pie'

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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

jalapa (juh-LAP-a)

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Synonym

Mirabilis jalapa subsp. lindheimeri

Mirabilis lindheimeri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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neutral

negative

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