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Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
Also Known As
- Wishbone Bush
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-30"
- W: 18"-30"
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Mirabilis laevis var. villosa plant details
Mirabilis laevis var. villosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: nyctaginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Mirabilis laevis var. villosa plant
How to Grow Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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