Description

Growth Habit: Bushy, herbaceous perennial, often reaching 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) in height. 
Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, fragrant, opening in the late afternoon or evening, and blooming from late spring to fall. 
Leaves: Simple, opposite, ovate to acute apex, rounded or truncated base. 
Seeds: Black, wrinkled, spherical. 
Roots: Tuberous, carrot-shaped, can be a foot or more long. 
Hardiness: Can be grown as a perennial in warmer climates and as an annual in cooler regions. 
Other Names: Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru. 
Additional Information:
Native Origin: While some references suggest it's native to Mexico or the Peruvian Andes, it's now widely naturalized. 
Medicinal Uses: Parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including as a diuretic, purgative, and for wound healing. 
Edible Uses: The flowers can be used to color cakes and jellies. 
Cultivation: Easy to grow, prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering.