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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.