Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia - California Four O'clock, Wishbone Bush (Plant)

Bright pink flowers open in the evening and close in the morning. It blooms in spring, after which it loses its leaves and goes dormant for the summer. Works well tucked in among evergreen shrubs where its dormancy can go unnoticed. Plant Characteristics Family Name Nyctaginaceae Species Name Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia Common Name California Four O'clock, Wishbone Bush Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months June, July, August, September, October, November, December Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Mounding, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F