Winecups (aka, Purple Poppy Mallow)
Callirhoe involucrata
Winecups (aka, purple poppy mallow) is a native plant that thrives at the front of the border, in the wild garden and in xeriscapes where it can enjoy the full sun. It blooms with wine-purple flowers from late spring to hard frost. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Less water and some pinching back will help this plant stay more compact and keep it from spreading as wide. It does self-seed, so remove any seedlings when they are young, before the roots get a good foothold.
| Plant Type | Groundcover |
| Height | 8-12 inches |
| Width | 48-60 inches |
| Flowering Season | April to hard frost |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NM, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WY |
| Year Introduced | 1999 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Cut back/shear to base every spring |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, long lived plant that is well behaved. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
