Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis)

The Wild Four O'Clock is specifically adapted to bloom during the heat of the afternoon and into the evening. This timing allows the plant to attract nocturnal pollinators like hawk moths, which are most active during those hours.

This plant has a significant spread of 48 to 72 inches at maturity. Be sure to provide ample room in your landscape to accommodate its mounding growth habit, or consider planting it in a large container to manage its size.

No, the Wild Four O'Clock is not considered pet-safe. If you have curious dogs or cats that tend to chew on garden plants, you may want to place this perennial in an area of the yard that is inaccessible to them.

No, it is extremely drought-tolerant. Once the plant is established in your garden, it requires very little water and thrives in dry, sunny conditions.

This plant is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits. It is a reliable choice for gardens in areas where wildlife pressure typically makes it difficult to grow other flowering perennials.

The Wild Four O'Clock is highly adaptable and performs well in a variety of soil types, including average, sandy, and clay soils. As long as the site receives full sun, it is generally very easy to grow.