Callirhoe involucrata
Also called:
Purple Poppymallow
Prairie Winecup
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Malvaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Primarily native to plains states.
Flower:
Pink
Blooms from :
Jun
to:
Aug
Solitary, upward facing, cup-shaped, five-petaled, poppy-like, magenta flowers (to 2.5" wide) continuously appear on thin stems above the foliage from mid-spring to fall. Stamens form a prominent central column typical of mallow family members, but with d
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Leaves are palmately divided into 5-7 finger-like lobes.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
6-8"
Spread:
2-3'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
It is usually found in open woods and on rocky hills in shrublands and thickets.
Soil Needs
Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils. Clay, Clay Loam, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Sandy, Gravelly, Calcareous, Acid-based.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: