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Desert Four O'Clock

Botanical Name:
Mirabilis multiflora
Plant Description:
Large spreading plant from large tap root. Lush dark green leaves all season, native to Utah and the southwestern United States. Attractive magenta blooms appear from mid-summer through frost. Requires little or no additional water, does not perform well if overwatered. A "must have" for any low-water landscape. Easy to maintain, stems detach easily from root at the end of the growing season.
Plant Family:
Nyctaginaceae
USDA Hardiness Zones:
3 to 8
Mature Size:
2' tall x 8-10' wide
Plant Type:
Perennial
Light Requirement:
Sun to Shade
Bloom Season:
June to September
Water Requirement:
4 - Very Low
Fruit:
Inedible
Bloom Color(s):
Magenta , Pink
Utah Native:
Yes