Mirabilis californica

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Species Name: Mirabilis californica
Common Name: Wishbone Bush

The bright pink flowers of wishbone bush open in the evening and close in the morning. It blooms in spring, after which it loses its leaves and goes dormant for the summer. Works well tucked in among evergreen shrubs where its dormancy can go unnoticed.

Plant Family: Nyctaginaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 1' H x 3' W

Growth Habit: Trailing, low

Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer-deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant

Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Magenta

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Central Coast, South Coast Range, Southwest, western Deserts, Baja

Natural Habitat: Grassy areas, chaparral, dunes, dry rocky areas and washes below 3300'

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