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Four O' Clock 'Lemon Swirl'

Mirabilisjalapa

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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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Species
jalapa (juh-LAP-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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