Callirhoe involucrata

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Poppy Mallow, Wine Cups

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Sandra Chipley

Description

WInecups is a drought-hardy plant 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 with white spots from April to August. Overall height of plant is 8"-1.5' tall, thus making is useful as a ground cover over rocks or on hillsides. This Colorado native tolerates full sun and heat, sandy or gravelly soil. It is seen along roadsides and in restoration projects.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.