Purple Poppy-Mallow, Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Purple Poppy-Mallow, Wine Cups
Callirhoe involucrata

Mat forming habit of Wine Cups
Mat forming habit of Wine Cups
 
Features

Cup shaped flowers are deep red-purple. Wine Cups also has attractive lobed leaves.

 
 
Culture
Full sun; tolerates droughty soils. 
 
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

Found in dry prairies and fields. Wine Cups has a deep taproot which makes transplanting difficult. The habit of this plant is mat forming.