Callirhoe involucrata
Callirhoe involucrata is an extremely showy, midwestern US native with luscious, glowing, magenta flowers with white centres.

Callirhoe involucrata produces luscious, glowing, magenta flowers with white centres. It is an extremely showy native to the midwestern US. Superficially you might think it’s a hardy geranium but despite the similar deeply cut leaves, closer inspection of the flowers will reveal that it is a mallow. Wine cups has a sprawling nature with ground-hugging stems. It looks best spilling over a wall or weaving through other perennials. Infertile and well-drained soil is best in full sun. Blooms all summer.
Common Name: Wine Cups
Family: Malvaceae (The Mallow Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Prairies, open woods, roadsides, railroads.
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