Callirhoe Species, Annual Winecup, Cowboy Rose, Poppy Mallow, Tall Poppy Mallow, Tall Winecup

Callirhoeleiocarpa

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Callirhoe (kal-ir-OH-ee)
Species
leiocarpa (lee-oh-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Collins, Colorado

Apopka, Florida

Lincoln, Nebraska(2 reports)

Stoneville, North Carolina

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Abilene, Texas

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Canyon Lake, Texas

Flower Mound, Texas

Houston, Texas

Lufkin, Texas

Midland, Texas

Port Aransas, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Stoneville, NC | May 2020 | neutral

I love this plant but can't get the wildlife to leave it alone.

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Adair Village, OR | June 2014 | positive

I've grown up with this flower in Nebraska that does just fine without any love or care. It's a great landscaping plant that blooms thro...Read More

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Houston, TX | December 2010 | positive

This little guy puts out flowers all spring long.

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Apopka, FL (Zone 10a) | April 2010 | positive

Grew easy from seed bought at Wildseed Farms.
Survived Florida Summer and made it through frost in winter. Transplants easy. Indiv...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | positive

Winecup, Tall Winecup, Cowboy Rose, Poppy Mallow, Tall Poppy Mallow Callirhoe leiocarpa is Native to Texas and other States.

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Canyon Lake, TX (Zone 9b) | March 2006 | positive

This plant is one of my most favorite wildflower seeds to grow! It does great under other plants in a container, to keep the water from ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

Tall winecup, preferably called tall poppy mallow, is an annual that is from 1-3 feet tall. It grows several stems from a small, thin tap...Read More

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