Callirhoe triangulata, commonly known as Clustered Poppy Mallow, is a native perennial wildflower found in dry prairies, glades, and open woodlands in parts of central and southern Illinois. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, making it well-suited for dry native gardens, rock gardens, and prairie restorations.
This low to medium-height plant typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall and features hairy stems and distinctively triangular, lobed leaves. From late spring through summer, it produces vibrant magenta to purplish-pink, cup-shaped flowers with white centers. These poppy-like blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies and add striking color to dry landscapes.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Callirhoe triangulata offers ornamental appeal, drought tolerance, and ecological value. It supports native pollinators and adds a splash of bold color to sunny, dry sites. It pairs well with companions like Butterfly Weed, Prairie Smoke, and Blue Grama Grass in naturalized, low-maintenance plantings
Callirhoe triangulata, commonly known as Clustered Poppy Mallow, is a native perennial wildflower found in dry prairies, glades, and open woodlands in parts of central and southern Illinois. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils, making it well-suited for dry native gardens, rock gardens, and prairie restorations.
This low to medium-height plant typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall and features hairy stems and distinctively triangular, lobed leaves. From late spring through summer, it produces vibrant magenta to purplish-pink, cup-shaped flowers with white centers. These poppy-like blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies and add striking color to dry landscapes.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Callirhoe triangulata offers ornamental appeal, drought tolerance, and ecological value. It supports native pollinators and adds a splash of bold color to sunny, dry sites. It pairs well with companions like Butterfly Weed, Prairie Smoke, and Blue Grama Grass in naturalized, low-maintenance plantings
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
