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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

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) — ground cover / perennial for full; ensuring that your garden remains a vibrant ecosystem teeming with
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Poppy Mallow requires well-drained soil
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This charismatic plant pairs well with grasses and other drought-tolerant species
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Its trailing stems can spread 2-3 feet, adorned with deeply lobed green leaves; incorporate Wine Cups as a
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This charismatic plant pairs well with grasses and other drought-tolerant species; blooming from late spring
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) — commonly known as Poppy Mallow or Wine Cups
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — cup-shaped magenta blossoms
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ensuring that your garden remains a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life.<br>; also known as Wine Cups
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — also known as Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This drought-resistant beauty thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and pink and purple blooms; poppy Mallow requires well-drained
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — commonly known as Poppy Mallow or Wine Cups; it's also favored by pollinators
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Blooming from early summer through fall frost
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — ensuring that your garden remains a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life.<br>
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — cup-shaped magenta blossoms; this drought-resistant beauty thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — is a perennial groundcover that boasts vibrant magenta blooms resembling cups
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — it attracts pollinators while adding bold color to xeriscapes and rock gardens
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — adding dynamic color and texture to the garden; its deeply lobed, palmate leaves are rich green in color
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Blooming from late spring to fall; commonly known as Poppy Mallow or Wine Cups
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) — ground cover / perennial for full
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — Its deeply lobed, palmate leaves are rich green in color, creating a striking contrast against the soil; it
Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe Involucrata) — This drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun and well-draining soils; ground
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