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| Identification |
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Genus
Mirabilis
Species
jalapa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
beauty-of-the-night
marvel-of-Peru
four o'clock
Family
NYCTAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11296
Data source
HtZn p142;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. Mirabilis jalapa needs summer days with high heat. Marvel-of-Peru (also known as beauty-of-the-night and four-o'clock) does well in sandy soils. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Mirabilis jalapa tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mirabilis jalapa has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Marvel-of-Peru (locally known in some parts as beauty-of-the-night and four-o'clock) has new deep throated five petaled trumpet blossoms that appear each afternoon. The flowers appear in various colors.
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