Tall Poppymallow
Callirhoe leiocarpa
Last reviewed: August 2026
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.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tall Poppymallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
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- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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