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Mirabilis jalapa

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Description

Mirabilis jalapa is a tuberous-rooted perennial. Strong, bushy habit gives this plant the substance and character of a shrub. Muti-branched stems grow quickly to form a mounded clump 3-4 ft. high and wide. Scented, trumpet-shaped flowers in red, yellow, or white, with variations of shades between.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.