Mirabilis laevis var. villosa - Bigelow's Desert Four O'Clock, Wishbone Bush (Plant) Size:1G one young water protector

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A rendition of one of California’s oldest tales

Excellent wildlife value

Grasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Sierra Nevada

Mirabilis laevis var. villosa - Bigelow's Desert Four O'Clock, Wishbone Bush (Plant) Size:1G one young water protectorTough desert perennial with white blooms. Can be evergreen and bloom almost year round in the garden with supplemental summer water. White lined sphinx moths nectar at the flowers in the evening and caterpillars use leaves for food. Plant Characteristics Family Name Nyctaginaceae Species Name Mirabilis laevis var. villosa Common Name Bigelow's Desert Four O'Clock, Wishbone Bush Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun,