How to Grow and Care for Four o'clock flower

Four o'clock flower, also known as Marvel of Peru, False Jalap, Prairie four o'clock, Beauty of the Night, Clavillia, Bonina, Don Diego at Night

Four o'clock flower is known for its low-maintenance and robust nature, thriving in a variety of conditions. Key care points include ensuring well-draining soil and regular watering, although four o'clock flower is drought-tolerant once established. Special care should be taken to manage its self-seeding behavior, as four o'clock flower can become invasive in favorable environments.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Four o'clock flower

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	8-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Four o'clock flower is a robust, semi-woody perennial, often grown as a multi-stemmed ornamental. Its pointed oval leaves measure up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and feature a smooth surface. Showy, trumpet-shaped flowers offer a vivid display — blooming in a variety of hues, including red, white, yellow, and bicolored patterns. Notably, these blossoms typically open from late afternoon onwards, closing in the morning. Four o'clock flower reaches an average height of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) with a similar spread.