Bush's Poppy Mallow - Callirhoe bushii
Bush's Poppy Mallow, Callirhoe bushii, is a delightful wildflower that enchants with its vibrant, cup-shaped, deep purple to magenta blooms. These flowers radiate from a low, spreading base of finely divided, green foliage, creating a charming display. Preparations using the roots of related species were traditionally employed for their potential soothing qualities. In gardens and prairies, this poppy mallow serves as an excellent ground cover or edging plant, particularly in sunny, dry locales. Its vibrant flowers create a stunning visual display, making it a wonderful addition to rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful matrix planting. It's a resilient species that adds a splash of intense color and a touch of wild elegance to the landscape.
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: <1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: While specific moth species may vary, the plant is a host to some species of the skipper family.
Bush's Poppy Mallow, Callirhoe bushii, is a delightful wildflower that enchants with its vibrant, cup-shaped, deep purple to magenta blooms. These flowers radiate from a low, spreading base of finely divided, green foliage, creating a charming display. Preparations using the roots of related species were traditionally employed for their potential soothing qualities. In gardens and prairies, this poppy mallow serves as an excellent ground cover or edging plant, particularly in sunny, dry locales. Its vibrant flowers create a stunning visual display, making it a wonderful addition to rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful matrix planting. It's a resilient species that adds a splash of intense color and a touch of wild elegance to the landscape.
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: <1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: While specific moth species may vary, the plant is a host to some species of the skipper family.
Bush's Poppy Mallow, Callirhoe bushii, is a delightful wildflower that enchants with its vibrant, cup-shaped, deep purple to magenta blooms. These flowers radiate from a low, spreading base of finely divided, green foliage, creating a charming display. Preparations using the roots of related species were traditionally employed for their potential soothing qualities. In gardens and prairies, this poppy mallow serves as an excellent ground cover or edging plant, particularly in sunny, dry locales. Its vibrant flowers create a stunning visual display, making it a wonderful addition to rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful matrix planting. It's a resilient species that adds a splash of intense color and a touch of wild elegance to the landscape.
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: <1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: While specific moth species may vary, the plant is a host to some species of the skipper family.
