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Wishbone Bush
Mirabilis laevis
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A drought-tolerant southwestern shrub with delicate pink or white flowers that typically open in late afternoon. Best suited for arid and semi-arid gardens with minimal water requirements.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation