Synonyms: Allionia nyctaginea, Heart-leaf Four-o'clock, Heart-leaved Umbrella-wort, Wild Four-o'clock.
Perennial native to the central U.S., but has expanded east and west throughout the U.S. (and Europe). It is considered invasive in some states. Found in a variety of disturbed habitats.
Clusters of bell-shaped pinkish flowers, which open in late afternoon and close in the morning. Distinctive heart-shaped leaves opposite. Blooms May to September.
Moths in the family Heliodinidae use this species in the West. Although not yet documented in Maryland, there is at least one record for New Jersey (Embola ionis).
There are 53 records in the project database.
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