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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 4–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil; is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — or even clay substrates with aplombPoppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — incorporate Wine Cups as a ground cover or along the front of a border to maximize visual impact, image 43Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it's also favored by pollinatorsPoppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it bursts forth with flowers up to 2 inches across; adding dynamic color and texture to the gardenPoppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it's also favored by pollinators; this charismatic plant pairs well with grasses and other drought-tolerantPoppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — provided there is good drainage; or even clay substrates with aplomb+63

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil; is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — or even clay substrates with aplomb
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — incorporate Wine Cups as a ground cover or along the front of a border to maximize visual impact, image 43
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it's also favored by pollinators
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it bursts forth with flowers up to 2 inches across; adding dynamic color and texture to the garden
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it's also favored by pollinators; this charismatic plant pairs well with grasses and other drought-tolerant
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — provided there is good drainage; or even clay substrates with aplomb
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — provided there is good drainage
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it bursts forth with flowers up to 2 inches across
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — multi-colored and pink and purple flowers in the garden; is an enchanting native perennial that graces many
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) — Blooming from late spring to fall
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — adding dynamic color and texture to the garden
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) — with a modest height typically not exceeding 8 to 12 inches
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and pink and purple blooms
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — with a modest height typically not exceeding 8 to 12 inches; ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata); this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms resembling cups; with a modest height typically
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it attracts pollinators while adding bold color to xeriscapes and rock gardens; it bursts forth with flowers
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) — is an enchanting native perennial that graces many North American gardens with its vivid; its trailing stems
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — or even clay substrates with aplomb; cup-shaped magenta blossoms
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