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4 o'clocks - Marvel of Peru Mirabilis jalapa
This plant is named because the fragrant blooms tend to open around 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
4 o'clocks - seeds, seedpod and seedling
Sow seeds outside in spring after the last frost. Plant 1/4 inch deep and about 1 inch apart. Cover with about half inch of fine soil. Thin when seedlings are about 1 inch tall. Seeds can germinate in 5 to 10 days. Plants will grow in a sunny location and will tolerate poor soil. You can start the seeds inside about 4 to 6 weeks before outside planting date.
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