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Poppy mallow |
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The poppy mallow is any species of the genus Callirhoe in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to the prairies and grasslands of North America. Of the 9 species, some are annuals[?] and some perennials[?]. Poppy mallow leaves are alternate and palmately lobed. The flowers are cup-shaped and brightly colored. The plants prefer a hot and dry situation, and a well-drained sandy soil. The prairie poppy mallow Callirhoe involucrata is a low-growing perennial with a large taproot[?] and hairy stems, flower petals range from cerise[?] to reddish violet[?] with a white base. Grows to 30 cm high. It is widely recommended to gardeners in the Western United States[?] as a plant that is showy without being water-hungry.
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