Woodland Poppymallow

Callirhoe papaver

Woodland poppymallow trails magenta, chalice-shaped 'winecup' flowers across the ground from a deep taproot, a heat- and drought-tolerant Southeastern native for sunny banks.

Family: Malvaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing: 1–3 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry, moist
Soil pH: acidic, neutral
Bloom: May, June, July
Bloom colors: purple, pink
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, container, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states: FL, LA, MS, TX