Four O'Clock Plant: Care & Growing Guide - The Spruce
2024年6月6日 · Four o'clock plants (Mirabilis jalapa) are bushy blooming perennials in warm climates that are native to South America (they are also known as 'Marvel of Peru'). These tuberous-rooted plants produce slightly pointed oval leaves on …
Mirabilis (plant) - Wikipedia
Mirabilis is a genus of plants in the family Nyctaginaceae known as the four-o'clocks or umbrellaworts. [2] . The best known species may be Mirabilis jalapa, the plant most commonly called four o'clock. There are several dozen species in the genus, of herbaceous plants, mostly found in the Americas.
Mirabilis jalapa - Wikipedia
Mirabilis jalapa, the marvel of Peru [1] or four o'clock flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis plant, and is available in a range of colors. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa (or Xalapa) is the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico.
Mirabilis Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
2023年10月28日 · In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Mirabilis plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings. Plant Characteristics: Mirabilis showcases vibrant tubular flowers that open in the late afternoon. Its unique blooming habit and fragrance are alluring draws for evening gardens.
How to Grow and Care for Four O’Clock Flowers - Gardener's Path
2023年5月4日 · Mirabilis jalapa. Did you know there’s a plant named after a time of day? And while you may recall the rather old-fashioned four o’clock (Mirabilis jalapa) from visits to Grandma’s house, the name of the plant isn’t a reflection of when our …
Mirabilis jalapa (Four-o'clock, Marvel-of-Peru) | North Carolina ...
It is native from Mexico to Central America and can be grown as an annual in western North Carolina but as a perennial in most Piedmont or coastal gardens. The genus name comes from the Latin word meaning wonderful. The specific epithet refers to Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
Mirabilis multiflora (Colorado Four O’Clock) - Gardenia
Blooming over an incredibly long season, Mirabilis multiflora (Colorado Four O'Clock) is a tuberous hardy perennial of sprawling and dense habit, boasting a profusion of fragrant, vibrant deep pink, broadly tubular flowers from spring to fall.
How to Grow Four-O-Clocks — Mirabilis - Harvest to Table
Mirabilis–commonly called four-o-clocks–is a bushy perennial sometimes grown as an annual. Fragrant, red, pink, magenta, yellow, or white flowers are borne on panicles over a long period in summer. In cold winter regions, four-o-clocks can be lifted and stored over the winter.
Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis jalapa – Wisconsin Horticulture
This old-fashioned garden ornamental in the four-o’clock family (Nyctaginaceae) is a tender perennial hardy in Zones 7-10, generally grown as an annual throughout most of the US. Native to tropical South America in the Andes – and also sometimes called Marvel of Peru – it is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis ...
Mirabilis - Pacific Bulb Society
2015年12月20日 · Mirabilis is a genus in the Nyctaginaceae familiy with about 60 species in six subsections distributed mostly in the Americas. Some Mirabilis form tuberous roots as storage organ for either cold or dry seasons.