Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba'
Also Known As
- Mirabilis jalapa [white]
- Alba Marvel of Peru
- White Four O'Clock
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba' plant details
Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: nyctaginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, evening garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba' plant
How to Grow Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 4'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
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