Long Flower Four-O'clock
Mirabilis longiflora
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Moths, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-4' × 1-3' |
| Flowering Season | July-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | freezes back at 31 °F, root hardy to 5-10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Heart shaped, semi-succulent |
| Fruit | Dark, round seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2500-9000 ft. |
| Description | A stunningly showy monsoon wildflower. Plants are dormant through the winter and retreat to an underground tuber. Come summer, branches appear aboveground and the plant can grow quite quickly with moisture. flowers open in the evening as long white tubes with pink stamens. These lightly fragrant blossoms are attractive to moths who pollinate them. Due to the winter dormancy of this plant it is good to have it in an area with evergreen shrubs. |
