“Wine cups” is another name for these 2-inch diameter magenta flowers. In June and July, many flower stems angle gracefully out from the center to form 30-inch tall mounds, 2 inches in diameter.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Bush’s Poppy Mallow
Callirhoe bushii
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Glade
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: Pink / Rose, Purple
Fall Color:
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Photo: Mervin Wallace
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate
Nature Attracting
Pollinators/Beneficial Insects
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
24 to
30
inches
Spread:
18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 24 to
30
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 24 to
30
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Use in partially shaded beds or in full sun.
Establishment and Care Instructions
In formal gardens, cut flower stems off after flowering to expose attractive basal foliage in fall and early winter.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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