Four-O Clocks-Marvel of Peru

Marvel of Peru, is a flowering Four O'Clock, or Mirabilis jalapa. The plants of this variety are lush and bushy to three feet. The tubular flowers bloom in iridescent purple, white, red, yellow and striped. Their name derives from the fact that their flowers open in the late afternoon and stay open until the next morning, except on cloudy days when they open earlier. The fragrance of four-o'clocks is also appealing. In India, is has medicinal uses.