About Mirabilis coccinea (Torr.) Benth. & Hook.fil.
Common Name and Classification
Mirabilis coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet four o'clock, is a spring wildflower.
Native Range
It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Size and Flower Characteristics
This plant grows to a height of two feet, and produces deep red flowers that open at night.
Habitat
It can be found growing in washes, on plains, and on rocky slopes.