Marvel of peru Images
Common Name: Four O'clock or Marvel of Peru. Scientific name: Mirabilis jalapa. Genus: Mirabilis. Bloom time: Summer. This bushy perennial has oval, deep green leaves on branched stems. In summer, blooms appear: fragrant red, pink, magenta, yellow or white flowers with a delicate, faded-vanilla aroma. Flowers open in late afternoon and die by morning. When closed, the flowers curl up tightly.