Unlike its taller cousin (Callirhoe involucrata), Clustered Poppy Mallow grows in compact mounds, making it ideal for borders and rock gardens.
Has a deep, thick taproot, allowing it to thrive in dry soils and making it highly drought-tolerant once established.
Some indigenous tribes reportedly used its roots for food or medicinal purposes, though this is not common today.
With the right conditions, it can persist for years, returning each spring with striking color and resilience.
Unlike its taller cousin (Callirhoe involucrata), Clustered Poppy Mallow grows in compact mounds, making it ideal for borders and rock gardens.
Has a deep, thick taproot, allowing it to thrive in dry soils and making it highly drought-tolerant once established.
Some indigenous tribes reportedly used its roots for food or medicinal purposes, though this is not common today.
With the right conditions, it can persist for years, returning each spring with striking color and resilience.
Bloom: late spring to summer
Habitats: dry prairies; glades; open woodlands
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: dry-mesic to dry
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: rocky; sandy
