Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Callirhoe involucrata

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Callirhoe involucrata (Poppy Mallow)

Poppy Mallow

Cup-shaped poppy-like bright magenta flowers. Lobed palmate leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Well drained soil in full sun. Very drought tolerant. Useful for the front of the sunny border, in rock gardens, or trailing over walls, naturalized areas or meadows.

Interesting Information
Callirhoe is derived from the mythical Callirhoe, daughter of Achelous, the river god. A Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit 2003 and 2006.


Plant Type
Perennial

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Bloom Color
Bright Pink

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Foliage Color
Smooth Green


Height
8-12 Inches


Spread
2-3 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9


Patented
No

Amorpha canescens

(Leadplant )

Rose Verbena

Verbena canadensis

(Rose Verbena )

Sorghastrum nutans

(Indian Grass )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color
Pink
Landscape Interest
Butterfly
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Med-Dry
Missouri Native
Missouri Native
Season of Interest (Flowering)
June
July
August
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Hanging Container
Rock Garden
Plant Recognition
Plants of Merit