Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru 'Teatime'

Mirabilisjalapa

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
Species
jalapa (juh-LAP-a)
Synonym
Mirabilis jalapa subsp. lindheimeri
Mirabilis lindheimer
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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
Pink
Red
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

Salem, Alabama

Elk Grove, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

Brooksville, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

North Palm Beach, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Jacksonville, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Calhoun, Louisiana

Bellaire, Michigan

La Crescent, Minnesota

Byhalia, Mississippi

Belton, Missouri

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cicero, New York

Southold, New York

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bluffton, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Abilene, Texas

Arlington, Texas

Baytown, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hurt, Virginia

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Orlando, FL | August 2012 | negative

In Central Florida it self seed and spreads everywhere, and is perennial.

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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | January 2009 | neutral

Bordering on invasive here. Every year I pull out more and more of them and it's getting to be a job.

R
La Crescent, MN | November 2004 | positive

these are incredibly hardy ... grows up here in So. MN, zone 3 a/b. reseeds freely

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

Four O'clocks are one of the hardiest and easiest flowers to grow and, I think the one of the most rewarding! They have the most wonderf...Read More

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