Plants in genus mirabilis
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors'
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' is a drought-tolerant plant known for its deer resistance and fragrant, mottled, bi-colored tubular flowers. The blooms have a scent reminiscent of lilacs and jasmine, making it a charming addition to any garden. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance, aromatic garden feature.
Mirabilis longiflora
Mirabilis longiflora is a night-flowering perennial native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico. It features white, strongly scented flowers with long, narrow tubes that bloom in midsummer. This plant is virtually unknown in cultivation but was prized by Thomas Jefferson.
Mirabilis jalapa
Mirabilis jalapa, commonly known as the Four O'Clock plant, is a fast-growing perennial that blooms after 4 pm with fragrant, tubular flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and pollinators and is known for its ability to reseed freely. This plant is native to dry tropical regions of the Americas and was cultivated by the Aztecs for medicinal and ornamental purposes. It features flowers in various colors, including yellow, red, magenta, pink, and white, and is used in food coloring and herbal medicine.
Mirabilis jalapa 'Limelight'
Mirabilis jalapa 'Limelight' is a winter-deciduous plant with chartreuse yellow leaves and hot neon pink, nocturnally fragrant flowers. The flowers open around 5 pm and close in the morning, adding a unique touch to any garden. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Mirabilis jalapa 'Baywatch'
Mirabilis jalapa 'Baywatch' is a seed strain of the 4 o'clock plant, known for its fragrant light blonde flowers that open around 7 pm and remain open much of the following day. This plant grows rigidly vertical, reaching up to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide by late summer, making it a striking addition to gardens.