species 38,934 observations
Marvel of Peru
Mirabilis jalapa
Field notes
Supports All
16
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Somber Carpet Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Black Bean Aphid
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Carolina Sphinx, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Valley Carpenter Bee, Trumpet Vine Sphinx
11
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
White-banded Crab Spider
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension.