Purple Poppymallow

Callirhoe involucrata

Sku #3239

Sprawling stems with rounded, deeply dissected leaves form a dense mat on top of which magenta, cup-shaped flowers appear. A very drought tolerant, easy to grow groundcover for the front of borders, rock gardens or naturalized areas. Herbaceous.

Light Needs

Full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Key Feature

Groundcover

Light Needs

Full sun

Watering Needs:Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Botanical Pronunciation:kal-ir-OH-ee in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh

Plant type:Groundcover, Perennial

Deciduous/evergreen:Herbaceous

Growth rate:Moderate

Average landscape size:Forms a thick mat 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading up to 3 ft. wide

Special features:Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise

Foliage color:Gray-green

Blooms:Continuously, mid-spring to fall

Flower color:Purplish-pink

Flower attributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers

Care

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.

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