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    Mirabilis oxybaphoides

    Also Known As

    • Allioniella oxybaphoides
    • Quamoclidon oxybaphoides

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

    Mirabilis oxybaphoides plant details

    Mirabilis oxybaphoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink 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 oxybaphoides

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: nyctaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis oxybaphoides

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mirabilis oxybaphoides plant

    How to Grow Mirabilis oxybaphoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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