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Tall Poppymallow

Callirhoe leiocarpa

Last reviewed: October 2026

Tall Poppymallow (Callirhoe leiocarpa)
Photo: (c) Cleveland Powell, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cleveland Powell

Toxicity unknown

Tall Poppymallow (Callirhoe leiocarpa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

KS, OK, TX

Pollinators

bees, nectar insects

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Tall Poppymallow produces vibrant magenta cup-shaped flowers from spring through late summer on upright stems. This native Texas wildflower thrives in full sun with minimal water once established, making it perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Tall Poppymallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: mid zone.

  • May flop without support
  • Best in less formal zones

Wildlife value

The nectar-rich flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. Its extended flowering period provides consistent food sources for pollinators from March through August.

Common questions

How much sun does Tall Poppymallow need?
Tall Poppymallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Tall Poppymallow bloom?
Tall Poppymallow blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Tall Poppymallow native?
Tall Poppymallow (Callirhoe leiocarpa) is native to KS, OK, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Tall Poppymallow attract?
Tall Poppymallow draws bees and nectar insects.
Is Tall Poppymallow HOA-friendly?
Tall Poppymallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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