Callirhoe involucrata
Scientific Name | Callirhoe involucrata |
Common Name | Winecups |
Family | Malvaceae (Mallow Family) |
Habit | Perennial Groundcover |
Growth Form | A sprawling grower, it’s long branches spread out across the ground to create a colorful mat of flowers and foliage. |
Mature Size | Height: 8-12″ Width: 48-60″ |
Flowers | Pink, Wine-red. Bloom Time: April to hard frost. |
Hardiness | Zones 3-9 |
Sun Requirements | Full to Partial Sun |
Water Requirements | Moderate to Xeric |
Soil Requirements | Well Drained. Clay, Loam, or sandy soil. |
Other Info | Native to North America. Good for Pollination. Annual Maintenance: Cut back/shear to base every spring. Tips: Less water and some pinching back will help this plant stay more compact and not spread so wide. It does self-seed so remove any seedlings while they are young, before the roots get a good foothold. |
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