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Mirabilis
californica * Wishbone Bush, California Four O'Clock |
| Mirabilis californica is
one of our most free flowering native plants. If you wanted a plant
to set your watch by this is not the one. The Mirabilis californica flowers are open
mornings and evenings or if in the shade from late Fall through Spring.
The flowers of the Wishbone Bush quickly close when the sun shines on
them. Mirabilis californica can
be found in disturbed areas that have had a couple of years to
recover. Mirabilis californica grows in full sun and sometimes with
a little shade. Once the weather turns hot and dry the plants dry up and
wait for the next season. It is best to plant your Wishbone Bush in
an out of the way location. The plants will need to be watered for
awhile to establish and then should dry out for the summer.
High resolution images
of Mirabilis californica are available.
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