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Mirabilis Species, California Four O'Clock, Desert Wishbone Bush

Mirabilislaevis var. crassifolia

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Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss)
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Synonym
Mirabilis californica
Mirabilis californica var. cedrosensis
Mirabilis cedrosensis
Mirabilis heimerlii
Mirabilis laevis var. cedrosensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Joshua Tree, California

Malibu, California

San Pedro, California

Simi Valley, California

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2011 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Hesperonia californica, Hesperonia cedrosensis, Hesperonia heimerlii, Mirabilis laevis var. cordifoli...Read More

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matricesp
San Pedro, CA (Zone 10b) | March 2008 | positive

Growing under Brachychiton populneus trees so it gets partial shade, started blooming a few days ago, late winter. also really drought t...Read More

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