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TBGDN said:My Mom grew these when I was a child. I always wondered why the name and was told because the blooms open after 4:00 pm. Makes a wonderful banner; and rekindles another fond memory from my early days. Thanks for sharing Kurt!

Four o'Clocks were the first flower I grew as a child. My Mom had a flowerbed that she allowed me to sow in the ground and grow the seeds. I haven't since then, but maybe I will next year. I think I'll try and sow seeds next spring in a container or two in tribute to my late and beloved Mom.

"and rekindles another fond memory from my early days."