Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Size:1G what Muir was really seeing

what Muir was really seeing when he admired the grand vistas of Yosemite and the gold and purple flowers carpeting the Central Valley were the fertile gardens of the Sierra Miwok and Valley Yokuts Indians

Each batch of honey they harvest has a unique flavor

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selection from the Santa Lucia Mountains introduced by Suncrest Nurseries Natural Habitat Interior valleys

Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Natural Habitat N/A

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Mirabilis multiflora - Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock (Plant) Size:1G what Muir was really seeingThis colorful perennial is known as "Four O'Clock" because its large pink flowers open in the afternoon (and on cloudy mornings) for night time pollinators, such as hawkmoths. Plant Characteristics Family Name Nyctaginaceae Species Name Mirabilis multiflora Common Name Colorado Four O'clock, Giant Four O'clock Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining