Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
fleeceflower
In German
Wunderblume
fleeceflower
In French
Belle-de-nuit
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Polygonum affine
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Maravilha
fleeceflower
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
fleeceflower
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Fleeceflower season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.