Mirabilis nyctaginea (Wild Four O'Clock) Wildflower Seed

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Heartleaf Four O'Clock, Nightblooming Four O'Clock, Umbrellawort

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: July-August

Height: 12” to 36”

Spacing: 15” to 18”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Dry

USDA Zone: 3a-11

Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds 1/4” below the soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 3500


Flowering through the summer, this wildflower has fragrant pink blossoms that open in late afternoon. This lovely native species--found by Lewis and Clark on their expedition-- will usually bloom the first year from seed!

Mirabilis nyctaginea (Wild Four O'Clock) Distribution Map
Mirabilis nyctaginea (Wild Four O'Clock) Wildflower Seed

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