Wild four o'clock

Mirabilis multiflora

Native drought tolerant shrub-like perennial with conspicuous purple-magenta bell-shaped flowers, blooming nocturnally April to October. Occurs on dry sandy and rocky areas of desert grasslands, shrublands and woodlands; up to 9,000 ft. elevation. Use in restoration and xeriscaping. Attracts night pollinators, including hawkmoths.