Bush's Poppy Mallow, Callirhoe involucrata var. bushii, Callirhoe papaver var. bushii
Callirhoe bushii (Bush’s Poppy Mallow) is a showy herbaceous perennial boasting masses of brilliant magenta cup-shaped flowers from early to late summer. Poppy-like, the eye-catching upward-facing blossoms, up to 2.5 in. wide (6 cm), consist of five overlapping petals with a white spot at their base surrounding a prominent central column of stamens. They are borne singly atop partially erect and rambling stems. The leaves are palmately divided (hand-shaped) into 5 to 7 lobes. Callirhoe bushii provides a vibrant display in both formal garden areas and naturalized areas.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Callirhoe bushii (Bush’s Poppy Mallow) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Callirhoe bushii (Bush’s Poppy Mallow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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