Prairie Winecups, Purple Poppy Mallow
Callirhoe involucrata
- Vibrant hot violet cup flowers
- Midwest native plant
- Great ground cover, sprawls over stone walls
Details
An outstanding and very attractive plant with low growing, deeply dissected dark green foliage that gives rise to an explosion of electric purple, single, upright flowers from July to early September. Callirhoe involucrata "Prairie Winecups" behaves like an ivy. It is taprooted and can be difficult in containers if not well spaced. Better in perennial beds or let it drape over stone walls or creep between stones. Fits well into both formal garden areas as well as wild/naturalized areas. Requires full sun and good drainage. Native to the Midwest. May self-seed with optimal conditions.
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Type:
Perennial
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Purple / Violet
Foliage Color:
Green
Hardiness Zone:
3-9
Height:
6-10 inches
Spread:
12-24 inches
Benefits:
Vigorous Growth
Truly Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Native
Groundcover
Deer Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Butterflies
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