Half-hardy perennials, which are very handsome when in flower, and adorn equally the greenhouse or the open. They may be increased by seed sown in light soil in July or August and planted out in the border in spring. At the approach of frost take the roots up and store them in dry ashes or sand.

The mirabilis (marvel of peru) grows to a height of 2 ft.

It flowers in July.

Plant classification : Half-hardy, Perennial, Bears Flowers