Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Annual 1 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Clumping

1 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Clumping

making it an invaluable resource on California's profuse vegetation

Mono and Owens Valley

the authors discuss the dominant vegetation types

Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Annual 1 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit ClumpingThis colorful perennial is known as "Four O'Clock" because its large pink flowers open in the afternoon (and on cloudy mornings) for night time pollinators, such as hawkmoths. Plant Characteristics Family Name Nyctaginaceae Species Name Mirabilis multiflora Common Name Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining