Low Poppymallow
Callirhoe involucrata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, CO, IA, KS and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Low poppymallow is a sprawling native groundcover with bright magenta cup-shaped flowers that bloom throughout summer. This drought-tolerant plant forms attractive mats with deeply lobed leaves and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Low Poppymallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The showy flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its long blooming period from June through August.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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