Four O'Clock in Zone 9b
Mirabilis jalapa
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Estimated bloom | ~70 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: about 2 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Four O'Clock.
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See it growing
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