MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Formula Mix)
Mirabilis Jalapa commonly known as Four O’ clock flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis plant, and is available in wide range of colors. Formula Mix Four O’clock is an old-time garden favorite which gets its common name from its late afternoon to early morning bloom time. Flowers are trumpet shaped having delightful fragrance, attract bees, birds, humming birds and butterflies. The Formula Mix having a mixture of beautiful pink, red, rose, white and yellow flowers. Four O’clock reseed easily, so collect and scatter the seed to grow more next season.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 375 | 39 |
| 1/4LB | 1,500 | 155 |
| 1/2LB | 3,000 | 310 |
| 1LB | 6,000 | 620 |
| 5LB | 30,000 | 3,100 |
Scientific Name: Mirabilis Jalapa
Common Name: Four O’clock, Formula Mix
Plant Type: Tender Perennial
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Native Range: Tropical America
Height: 12 to 36 "
Spread: 12 to 15 "
Habitat: Garden and Waste Ground
Zone: 3 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer, Fall
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Bumblebees and Humming birds
Flower Shape: trumpet like flower
Flower Color: Pink, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Moisture: Moist, Well Drained
Water Requirement: Medium, Average Water
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Neutral
Uses: Beds and Borders, Ornamental, Rain Garden, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Walkways