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Callirhoe papaver

Also Known As

  • Winecups
  • Woodland Poppy Mallow

Plant type

groundcover

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Callirhoe papaver plant details

Callirhoe papaver is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callirhoe papaver

Plant type: groundcover
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callirhoe papaver

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep wine-red cupped flowers with contrasting creamy white stamens cover this durable native groundcover in spring with flowering often continuing well into mid-summer. An excellent choice where it can be allowed to naturalize or where it can be enjoyed spilling from large containers or over a wall. Woodland Poppy Mallow is a taprooted native perennial found in south and central US. Winecups are drought tolerant once well-established

Gardening facts about Callirhoe papaver plant

How to Grow Callirhoe papaver

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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