Poppy mallow

A perfect meadow or cottage flower, poppy mallow bears neon magenta blooms from late spring into fall. Its long taproot makes it difficult to transplant once established but gives the plant excellent drought tolerance. It can self-seed in the garden.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

4-8

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

6-36 inches tall

Plant Width:

1-3 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Groundcover

Special Features:

Flowers,Drought Tolerant

Top Varieties

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Purple poppy mallow

Callirhoe involucrata forms a spreading mat that can reach 3 feet wide but remains under a foot in height. It is constantly in bloom from late spring on and makes a stunning groundcover on a dry, sunny slope.
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White poppy mallow

Callirhoe alcaeoides 'Logan Calhoun' is a spreading plant with pure-white flowers. It grows 6 inches tall, 2 feet wide, and is hardy in Zones 4-9.
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Garden Plans

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Cotswold Charm Cottage Garden Plan

Plant It With

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Verbena

The spreading mounds of perennial verbenas intertwine with poppy mallow. Its pink or purple blooms coordinate well with the electric shade of poppy mallow.

Veronica

The blue, pink, or white spires of spike speedwell rise above the mats of spreading purple poppy mallow foliage.

Coneflower

The rosy-lavender shades of purple coneflower team well with poppy mallow. Both tolerate dry conditions.

Propagation

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Seed