Mirabilis jalapa
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Common names: FALSE JALAP, FOUROCLOCK, MARVEL OF PERU, UMBRELLAWORT
Native to: Peru
Plant
Type: perennial
Form: erect
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 1.5 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, orange, red, secondary color present, white/off white, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +10 to above +40 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
