Maravilha
Mirabilisodorata

Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Jalapa dichotoma

Synonym:Jalapa officinarum

Synonym:Mirabilis dichotoma

Synonym:Mirabilis jalapa var. odorata

Synonym:Nyctago dichotoma

Category
Annuals
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored