Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral It's dark leaves are variegated

It's dark leaves are variegated with dark red-purple and the reverse emerges a noticeable solid red

Mature size: 4–5 feet tall & 2–3 feet wide

The tuft of small green leaves at the top makes the flower cluster resemble a pineapple

Photo of flowers (front) Alpsdake

Mirabilis multiflora, Wild Four O'clock/Desert Four O'clock chaparral It's dark leaves are variegatedThis tough & gorgeous perennial is native to the Southwestern United States (including CA, CO, NM, TX) and into Northern Mexico. It forms very deep roots, so once established is exceptionally drought tolerant. Through the summer the broad, mounding plant is covered with upright, wide, funnel shaped pink blooms that open in the afternoon sun. Fleshy, grey green, spade shaped leaves provide an attractive foil to the showy flowers. Perennial; mature