Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral Grass- or rush-like perennial 3-5

Grass- or rush-like perennial 3-5 ft T

Polygalas are native to west-central Europe and Italy

Mature size: 4–5 feet tall & 2–3 feet wide

The tuft of small green leaves at the top makes the flower cluster resemble a pineapple

and green variegation in spring

Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral Grass- or rush-like perennial 3-5This tough & gorgeous perennial is native to the Southwestern United States (including CA, CO, NM, TX) and into Northern Mexico. It forms very deep roots, so once established is exceptionally drought tolerant. Through the summer the broad, mounding plant is covered with upright, wide, funnel shaped pink blooms that open in the afternoon sun. Fleshy, grey green, spade shaped leaves provide an attractive foil to the showy flowers. Perennial; mature