Winecups (aka, Purple Poppy Mallow)
Callirhoe involucrata
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This native plant 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-red flowers from April to hard frost. 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 | Well-drained clay, loam or sandy soil |
Deer Resistant | No |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | No |
North American Native | Yes |
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 |