Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)

Purple poppy mallow

Also known as: Finger poppy mallow, Buffalo rose, Prairie poppy mallow

Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata) is also called “Winecup.” It grows best in direct sunlight and dry to moderately dry soil. It’s a popular plant for flower gardens because of its gorgeous magenta blossoms. Humans can eat the taproot, and it’s often consumed as emergency food when people get lost in the woods.

Scientific classification

Species

Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Mid spring, Late spring, Summer

Bloom Time

Fall

Harvest Time

15 cm to 30 cm

Plant Height

15 cm to 90 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

Evergreen, Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Moderate

Growth Rate

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Attributes of Purple poppy mallow

Growth Rate

In Spring and Summer, purple poppy mallow displays a moderate growth cascade. During these seasons, purple poppy mallow's slender stem elongates, while hairy, deep-green palmate leaves expand, escorting the blossoming of its distinctive wine-purple flowers. Although purple poppy mallow has a slower evolution in colder months, the active season accentuates its growth, giving it an edge in competitive plant environments.

Culture

Symbolism

Sweet disposition

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Low-growing habit, spreading to form mats

Deeply lobed leaves; vibrant purple cup-shaped flowers

Distinctive reniform, flattened schizocarp fruit with short, hairy beaks

Orbicular leaves with palmate lobes and coarse teeth

Light green to reddish-purple angular stem with spreading white hairs

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Care Guide for Purple poppy mallow

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Thriving in prairie settings, purple poppy mallow prefers drier conditions, tolerating occasional moisture with ideal watering once weekly. As an outdoor plant in full sun, its deep taproot enables efficient water usage and resilience to variable rainfall.

Fertilize: Fertilize purple poppy mallow with a balanced nutrition fertilizer during growth, switching to high phosphorus before blooming. Apply quarterly, using less for seedlings and reducing in winter. Water soil beforehand to prevent root burn. Slow-release options provide sustained feeding for vibrant blooms.

Pruning: Purple poppy mallow features vibrant purple flowers and thrives with selective pruning. Prune in early spring or late winter to encourage growth and blooms. Remove weak stems to maintain shape, improve airflow, and reduce disease risk, promoting a lush, flower-covered appearance throughout the growing season.

Propagation: Purple poppy mallow is primarily propagated through tubers in spring. The process is simple, requiring careful handling to prevent damage. Successful propagation is indicated by new growth.

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Culture

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