Are 4 Oclocks Poisonous. They are so-named because their flowers open at about 4 pm. The fence must keep my plants up.
Aug 08 2012 The edibility and medicinal value of four oclock is in some dispute. This fragrant beautiful plant is poisonous if eaten so keep away from children and pets. Feb 09 2020 You are right.
They are also toxic to people and pets.
They are so-named because their flowers open at about 4 pm. 4 oclocks is a plant from my childhood so I was delighted when I was given a plant for my garden years and years ago. They can cause vomiting and diarrhea if eaten and the sap can cause dermatitis. It attracts Japanese beetles who love to eat the poisonous foliage.