Mirabilis jalapa Yellow
(Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru)
25 seeds $3.00
Mirabilis jalapa Yellow has fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in a soft shade of yellow that combines beautifully with many other colors in the garden.
Yellow Four O'Clock attracts hummingbirds and sphinx moths. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant.
Mirabilis jalapa is believed to have been grown by the ancient Aztecs in South America, hence the common name Marvel of Peru. In cold zones, give it a warm location where it will thrive for many years by self-sowing or perennializing.
height 24" spacing 12"
Sowing Mirabilis jalapa Yellow Seeds
Soak Mirabilis jalapa seeds for 24 hours, then sow outdoors after the last frost date. Cover the seeds lightly with soil. Full sun.