Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

Callirhoe Involucrata

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Overview

Poppy Mallow, also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata), is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms resembling cups, up to 2 inches across. Its trailing stems can spread 2-3 feet, adorned with deeply lobed green leaves. This drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun and well-draining soils. Blooming from late spring to fall, it attracts pollinators while adding bold color to xeriscapes and rock gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms resembling cups

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Its trailing stems can spread 2-3 feet, adorned with deeply lobed green leaves

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun and well-draining soils

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Blooming from late spring to fall

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it attracts pollinators while adding bold color to xeriscapes and rock gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Inches
Mature width: 0.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This drought-resistant beauty thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms resembling cups

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Its trailing stems can spread 2-3 feet, adorned with deeply lobed green leaves

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun and well-draining soils

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Blooming from late spring to fall

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it attracts pollinators while adding bold color to xeriscapes and rock gardens

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — commonly known as Poppy Mallow or Wine Cups

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — is an enchanting native perennial that graces many North American gardens with its vivid

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — cup-shaped magenta blossoms

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — with a modest height typically not exceeding 8 to 12 inches

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Its deeply lobed, palmate leaves are rich green in color, creating a striking contrast against the soil

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Blooming from early summer through fall frost

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it bursts forth with flowers up to 2 inches across

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — or even clay substrates with aplomb

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — provided there is good drainage

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — incorporate Wine Cups as a ground cover or along the front of a border to maximize visual impact

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This charismatic plant pairs well with grasses and other drought-tolerant species

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — adding dynamic color and texture to the garden

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it's also favored by pollinators

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ensuring that your garden remains a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life.<br>

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden

Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and pink and purple blooms

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