Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral or a needed evergreen in

or a needed evergreen in a mix of deciduous shrubs

purple to red

it will tolerate some sun with ample water

It's dark leaves are variegated with dark red-purple and the reverse emerges a noticeable solid red

Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral or a needed evergreen inThis 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