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Mirabilis jalapa

Four o'clock, Marvel of Peru , Jalapa

This plant comes originally from South America. The flowers produce a sweet fragrance, opening late in the afternoon. Often flower changes color as it matures. 

Plant Characteristics

Dimensions at Maturity
  • Height: 2 to 3 ft
  • Spread: 2 to 3 ft

Leaves
Heart shaped at the base, ovate dark green leaves, grows to aprox.  4” long

Flowers
Color changes.  Attracts birds, hummingbirds, moths and butterflies

Additional Information

Care Instructions
Plant in full sun or part shade

References

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabilis_jalapa

?http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/a595/mirabilis-jalapa.aspx

Tags
fragrant,

Precautions
All parts of the plant are poisonous. 

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