Description: Mirabilis jalapa Salmon is a perennial in the Nyctaginaceae family. Its native range is Mexico to Central America. The Aztecs cultivated it for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Beautiful funnel-shaped salmon flowers 1-2 inches long with several blooms out at once. The flowers open up between 4 and 8 p.m. The flowers have a sweet smell and are sometimes strong throughout the evening, then closed by the morning. They do re-seed easily in temperate zones and can make huge tubers. They can grow to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. They prefer full sun and average water needs. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds are attracted to it. Zones 7-11 Germination Soak seeds overnight. Sow seeds 1" deep and lightly cover with soil. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-60 days.
Price: 11.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-01-17T04:08:27.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Type: Perennial
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Watering: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam