About California Four O'Clock
Plant Family: Nyctaginaceae
Plant Type: Perennial
Size: 3' H x 10' W
Growth Habit: Spreading
Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer semi-deciduous, winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant
Cold Hardy to: 30 degrees F
Flower Season: Winter/Spring
Flower Color: Purple, Pink, White
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Southern and Central California, primarily in the Central Coast, the South Coast Range and South Coast regions
Natural Habitat: Grassy places, slope bottoms, dunes, dry rocky places and washes, or in the understory of taller chaparral plants; elevations from 0-3300 feet
Photo Credit: Calscape