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Four O'Clock Seeds - Yellow

Canary yellow blooms carry a sweet citrusy fragrance

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Mirabilis jalapa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Summer through Early Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Yellow

Four O'Clock's, so named because they typically bloom late in the afternoon, are among the most colorful, fragrant, and robust of all flowers that can be grown from seed. They're very versatile too, as the seeds of the 4 O'Clock can be sown directly into the soil or into pots or other containers such as barrels. Plant Four O'Clock seeds in the spring for late summer/early autumn bloom.

  • • Annual / Perennial; Bright and fragrant blooms
  • • Easy to grow; Mid-Late season bloomer
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Scarification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 35 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 400 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Four O'Clock Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Four O'Clock Seeds - Yellow FAQs

    What is Yellow Four O Clock also known as?

    Yellow Four O Clock is also known as Marvel Of Peru.

    Is Yellow Four O Clock resistant to animals or disease?

    Yellow Four O Clock is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Planted exactly as instructed, last fall for spring germination and I have nothing to show in return.

    Anna B. 1/5 Verified

    Four O'Clock Seeds - Yellow

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