Four-O Clocks-Marvel of Peru

Marvel of Peru, is a flowering Four O'Clock, or Mirabilis jalapa. The plants of this variety are lush and bushy to three feet. The tubular flowers bloom in iridescent purple, white, red, yellow and striped. Their name derives from the fact that their flowers open in the late afternoon and stay open until the next morning, except on cloudy days when they open earlier. The fragrance of four-o'clocks is also appealing. In India, is has medicinal uses.

Latin Name: Mirabilis jalapa

Planting Guidance: Plant Marvel of Peru outdoors in spring after all danger of frost has passed in a full sun to partially shaded location. The ideal soil is rich and porous and drains well, yet still holds enough water for the roots.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 25-35 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Gul abbas गुल अब्बास

Marathi Name: Gulabas गुलबस

Gujrati Name:

Kannada Name: Gullumunchi ಗುಲ್ಲುಮುಂಚಿ

Telugu Name: Chandrakantha చంద్రకాంత

Tamil Name: Pattarashu

Bengali Name: Sandhya malati সংধ্যা মালতী

Malayalam Name: Anthimalari, Anti-mantaram, naalu mani poovu