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purple poppymallow
Scientific Name: Callirhoe involucrata var. involucrata
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)
The purple poppy mallow, also commonly known as Winecup, is a charming perennial admired for its vibrant flowers and spreading growth habit. It is frequently cultivated as a garden plant, especially in rock gardens and as ground cover.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant has hairy stems.
- It forms a spreading mat, potentially tempting to explore.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray
- Common Names: Purple Poppy Mallow, Winecup, Finger Poppy Mallow, Purple Poppymallow, Poppy Mallow, Purple Mallow, Low Poppy Mallow
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family), previously listed as Bombacaceae
- Synonyms: C. lineariloba, Malva involucrata
Distribution and Habitat
The purple poppy mallow is native to North America, specifically to the Mississippi region. It commonly grows in dry, rocky soils within prairies, fields, and along roadsides.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- It is a low-growing perennial, typically remaining under a foot in height but capable of spreading up to three feet in width.
- It possesses a large taproot and trailing, hairy stems.
- The leaves are rounded, hairy, and deeply lobed and cleft.
- The plant forms a spreading mat.
- Flowers are chalice-shaped and magenta.
Ecological Role
Callirhoe involucrata is valued for its ability to naturalize and provide quick coverage, making it suitable for difficult slopes and banks. It can also be considered adventive from the west.
Flowering and Bloom Time
The plant blooms constantly from late spring/June through frost, producing masses of cup-shaped, magenta flowers. Some sources note blooms in May-June with some later blooms.
Quirky Facts
- One variety of Callirhoe involucrata, a pure white Prairie Poppy Mallow, was discovered on the Southern Great Plains and named "Logan Calhoun" after the discoverer.
Uses
- Native Americans traditionally used the taproot of this plant.
- It's also used in native plant, rock, and wildlife gardens as a groundcover and for borders.
Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- Monrovia: Provides details and information on Monrovia plants.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- US National Herbarium
- Discover Life