Known to be toxic - Seeds and roots contain mildly toxic compounds and may cause stomach upset if eaten
Plant Names
Mirabilis nyctaginea
Heart-leaved Four-o'clock
Nyctage parasol
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Period: Jun - Sep
Max Height: 4.0 feet
Max Width: 4.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates dry soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates dry soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for rock gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates sandy conditions
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates sandy conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant causes skin rashes
This plant causes skin rashes
Seed and plant distribution status
Seeds in stock
Available at table Full Sun
Available at table Full Sun
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Fun Facts
Wild Four O'Clock is a robust native perennial with clusters of magenta-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon and evening. Its deep taproot helps it tolerate drought and challenging growing conditions.
It is best suited to locations where it has room to develop its naturally relaxed, sprawling form.
It is best suited to locations where it has room to develop its naturally relaxed, sprawling form.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
No ecozone information available for this plant.
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Mirabilis nyctaginea
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Mirabilis nyctaginea
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
No substitute plant data available for this plant.
Sowing Information
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- Sowing depth: None
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: Not Available
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: August
- Harvesting indicator:
- Seeds are dark and dry
- Harvesting:
- Use hand to detach from main stem
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: None
- Seed storage:
- Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Seeds and roots contain mildly toxic compounds and may cause stomach upset if eaten