Conserving water is important, especially in California’s ongoing drought. Water was precious when the United States was developing, too, and those who are looking for drought-tolerant plants should ...

The brightly colored flower Mirabilis jalapa (shown, top) is literally a late bloomer, unfurling its petals only in the late afternoon. A new report suggests that the blossom is able to attract ...

Four o'clock plants (Mirabilis jalapa) truly live up to their name. They got their moniker from the fact that their flowers don't open until late afternoon and last into the night. The plants are also ...