Sunday, October 21, 2012

Mirabilis jalapa

Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name: Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru, Beauty of the Night, False Jalap, Coat of Many Colours
Family Name: Nyctaginaceae
Origin: Tropical South America


PLANT CARE
Water: Medium
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Sprawling 
Plant Uses: Flower plant, borders, low hedges
Special Features: Scented
 flower, night blooming, the roots and seeds can cause digestive disturbance


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2 comments :

  1. Wow! I haven't come across a combination of colours like the ones seen in your photos! These are indeed beautiful!!

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  2. Kanak, it was my first seeing a gardener growing this plant so beautifully. So glad I was on time to snap the photo :-)

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