Colorado Four O'clock (Mirabilis multiflora) $9.99 | 4-inch pot πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Colorado Native: Yes β’ USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 β’ Height: 12-18 inches β’ Spread: 36-48 inches πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Late Spring through Fall (June-September) β’ Colors: Magenta-purple β’ Flower Size: 2-inch trumpet-shaped flowers βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Very low β’ Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky β’ Spacing: 36 inches apart π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Sphinx Moths: Evening pollinator β’ Hummingbirds: Daytime visitor β’ Native Bees: Morning nectar β’ Butterflies: Nectar source π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: New growth from woody base β’ Summer: Minimal water once established β’ Fall: Leave tuberous roots undisturbed β’ Winter: Dies back to ground π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with: Penstemons Native Grasses Evening Primrose Desert Plants β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Late afternoon blooming β’ Sprawling habit β’ Long blooming season β’ Drought tolerant β’ Tuberous roots π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Give plenty of room to spread. Excellent for slopes and xeric gardens.
