Quick answer: Colorado four o'clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy or rocky |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Sep |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Hawk moths |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Colorado four o'clock
Where is Colorado four o'clock native?
Colorado four o'clock (Mirabilis multiflora) is native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Colorado four o'clock bloom?
Colorado four o'clock blooms Apr-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Colorado four o'clock need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy or rocky. Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Is Colorado four o'clock good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Hawk moths.
Is Colorado four o'clock deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Colorado four o'clock is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Colorado four o'clock?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Mirabilis multiflora by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Colorado four o'clock.
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
- Deergrass Muhlenbergia rigens
- Banana yucca Yucca baccata
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
- Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
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