Mirabilis multiflora
Desert or Colorado Four O' Clock
Description
Evergreen shrubby groundcover grows to 1' x 3' . Rounded, succulent leaves are blue-green. Will burn to ground with frost but recovers quickly from a large tuber. Flowers appear in summer and are trumpet-shaped and hot pink. Looks stunning cascading over low walls or tucked between boulders. Attracts humming birds, native birds, and hawk moths. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Needs a well drained soil. Native to the western US.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.