Thank you for order from our small town family run USA business. These flowers are good for children to grow, since they are colorful, easy to plant, and fast growing. Four o’clocks are colorful annuals for beds, borders, and containers ,This plant attracts bees and butterflies. This wonderful tropical wildflower has been gracing gardens for centuries. Your grandmother probably grew it, and knew the big secret of the older seeds. They are famous for rapid growth and producing glossy-leaved plants having flowers in several colors--on the same plant! The blooms open in the afternoon, thus the common name Four OClock. And the botanical name, Mirabilis jalapa should tell you the plant comes from a Spanish-speaking area. Mirabilis means wonderful in Latin, and the Spanish-appearing Jalapa (the j is pronounced as an in Spanish) is a town in Mexico. Zone 8 - 11 BloomStartToEnd Early Summer - Early Fall SeedsPerPack 40 PlantHeight 3 ft PlantWidth 2 in BloomSize 1 in - 2 in Additional Characteristics Direct Sow, Flower Bloom Color White . Light Requirements Full Sun Moisture Requirements Moist, well-drained Resistance Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant Soil Tolerance Normal, loamy Uses Ornamental, Outdoor Sow four o’clocks seeds in average soil in full sun after danger of frost. Sow about 6 apart and cover with 1/2 of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Thin to stand 12-18 apart when seedlings are 1-2; high. Four o’clocks are easy to grow in most soils and can withstand heat, humidity, and drought. They require full sun to bloom well but they also tolerate light shade. Four o’clocks are colorful annuals for beds, borders, and containers. They make poor cut flowers because they do not always remain open. These flowers are good for children to grow, since they are colorful, easy to plant, and fast growing Thank you! Your purchase with Jacobs Ladder is truly appreciated. 2 Corinthians 9:10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.