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    Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh'

    Also Known As

    • Marrakesh Four O'Clock

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh' plant details

    Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with apricot and pink foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh'

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen apricot and pink
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dozens of flaring tubular flowers bloom all evening until the hot sun of midmorning causes them to close. During the day, four o'clocks remain decorative, studded all over with brightly colored buds. Ideal for a quick hedge, easy to grow and fragrant.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh' plant

    How to Grow Mirabilis jalapa 'Marrakesh'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Mirabilis albida

    aka Mountain Four O'clock, Pale Umbrella Wort, White Four O'clock

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Mirabilis albida flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Mirabilis laevis var. villosa

    aka Wishbone Bush

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mirabilis laevis var. villosa flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Mirabilis multiflora

    aka Mirabilis glandulosa, Colorado Four O'clock, Showy 4 O’clock

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mirabilis multiflora close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Mirabilis oxybaphoides

    aka Allioniella oxybaphoides, Quamoclidon oxybaphoides

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Mirabilis oxybaphoides foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Mirabilis longiflora

    aka Mirabilis longiflora 'Fairy Trumpets', Mirabilis longiflora 'Four O'Clock 'Fairy Trumpets', Angels Trumpets, Fairy Trumpets, Fairy Trumpets Four O'Clock, Wild Four O'Clock

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mirabilis longiflora flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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