Four o'clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa)
Four o'clock flower, also known as False jalap
The Four O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa), often referred to as the marvel of Peru, is a perennial, bushy herbaceous plant popular for its ornamental use. It features fragrant, vibrant flowers that remain closed during most of the day and begin to open between four and eight in the evening, which is why it earned its common name.
Key Facts About Four o'clock flower
Attributes of Four o'clock flower
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1 m
Spread
80 cm to 1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 3 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White Red Pink Purple Orange Gold
Scientific Classification of Four o'clock flower
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Four o'clock
Genus
umbrellaworts
Species
Four o'clock flower
Toxicity
Ingestion, significant physical contact with sap