Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Annual making it an invaluable resource

making it an invaluable resource on California's profuse vegetation

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub

Pink flowers light up sunny borders or containers

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This uncommon sunflower blooms in the shade

Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Annual making it an invaluable resourceThis 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