Plant Identification: SOLVED: Beautiful New Plant in the Wetlands....

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mariarad Cypress, TX August 3, 2012 8:19 PM Post #9228888	The Texas drought last year was a real bummer...BUT...some new plants are coming up this year that I've not seen before and this is one of them. This one is so pretty...what is it? Click the image for an enlarged view.
victorengel Austin, TX August 3, 2012 8:35 PM Post #9228900	Four o'clock, Mirabilis sp.
wormfood Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) August 4, 2012 7:25 AM Post #9229185	I think I have a Nicotiana that looks like that
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) August 4, 2012 8:33 AM Post #9229237	Hi Maria. The quick way to tell if it is Mirabilis...they open in late afternoon, smell divine and form black seeds the size of small peas. Here is a pic of Mirabilis jalapa for comparison (leaves, stems and blooms) This message was edited Aug 4, 2012 10:35 AM Click an image for an enlarged view.
sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7a) August 4, 2012 11:53 AM Post #9229424	I vote Mirabilis, because the plant above has opposite leaves near the buds. I think Nicotinana will be alternate.
mariarad Cypress, TX August 4, 2012 7:02 PM Post #9229840	After studying the photos, I go with the Mirabilis. The flowers are so similar to the Nicotiana, but the leaves give it away to be Mirabilis. Thank you all for your help and take care! Maria
victorengel Austin, TX August 5, 2012 5:55 AM Post #9230056	Time of flower opening is a poor indicator, in my opinion. The ones I've had here in Texas have not bloomed according to that schedule.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) August 5, 2012 7:46 AM Post #9230162	You are correct there Victor. My 4 o'clocks sometimes have a few blooms open all day, but the biggest flush of flowering is in the evening. And given the image and discussion, I do think Mirabilis is correct. Hey Maria, how is the Blue Footed Ostrich tree doing? GRIN

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