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    Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form]

    Also Known As

    • Beauty of the Night
    • Marvel of Peru
    • Yellow with reddish stripes Four O'Clock

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form] plant details

    Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form]

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    1" yellow with reddish stripes blooms open in the afternoon, or earlier on cloudy days. A tough and reliable perennial which produces a large tuber from which the Four 'O Clocks return to grace your garden year after year.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form] plant

    How to Grow Mirabilis jalapa [yellow with reddish stripes form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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