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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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.