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Callirhoe involucrata

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

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Information by:         Photographer: Sandra Chipley

 

Description

Cowboy's WInecup is a drought-hardy Central Plains native from North Dakota to Texas, and is easily grown in poor to average soil along with full sun. Trailing 1-2' stems sprawl gracefully with a continuous display of 2" magenta cups from April to August This plant is good with Lamb's Ears and Rose Campion. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.