Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Central America, North America
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Wunderblume
Kraut Robert
In French
Belle-de-nuit
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Maravilha
erva robert
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
herb robert
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Herb Robert season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
