Colorado Four O'Clock
Colorado four o'clock is a native perennial flower that is naturally found in dry, stony desert areas.
It produces a profusion of deep rose-pink trumpet-shaped flowers for several months, which are only open from dusk to dawn-- or on very cloudy days. This plant has an enormous taproot, which is allows it to grow in unwatered areas once it is established.
Colorado four o'clock grows as a mounded plant with fleshy leaves.The leaves emerge in spring with a purple color, then turn green once they fully expand.
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Colorado Four O'Clock
Colorado four o'clock is a native perennial flower that is naturally found in dry, stony desert areas.
It produces a profusion of deep rose-pink trumpet-shaped flowers for several months, which are only open from dusk to dawn-- or on very cloudy days. This plant has an enormous taproot, which is allows it to grow in unwatered areas once it is established.
Colorado four o'clock grows as a mounded plant with fleshy leaves.The leaves emerge in spring with a purple color, then turn green once they fully expand.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Mirabilis multiflora
Pronunciation
mih-RAB-ih-liss mul-tih-FLOR-uh
Mature Height
12 to 18 in.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple-pink
Bloom time
July through August
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
southern Utah, Colorado to Texas, northern Arizona
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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