Woodland Poppymallow
Callirhoe papaver
Last reviewed: September 2026
Callirhoe papaver is a low-water forb that blooms from March through August, drawing bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in full sun plantings across the Gulf Coast and southern plains.
Toxicity unknown
Woodland Poppymallow (Callirhoe papaver) 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
396"–48" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 3 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
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Woodland Poppymallow is a low-growing native wildflower that produces bright magenta cup-shaped blooms from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant perennial forms a neat, compact mound and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established.
Growing Woodland Poppymallow
Grow Woodland Poppymallow in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 396 to 48 inches tall and spread 6 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woodland Poppymallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The showy flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and occasionally hummingbirds throughout the long blooming season. This native plant provides important nectar sources during hot summer months when many other flowers fade.
Common questions
- When does Callirhoe papaver bloom?
- It flowers over a long season, typically from March through August, with peak bloom in late spring and early summer.
- What pollinators visit Callirhoe papaver?
- The flowers are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, which feed on the nectar and pollen.
- How much water does this plant need?
- Callirhoe papaver prefers low water and does best in well-drained soil once it is established, tolerating dry spells common in warm southern climates.
- What light does Callirhoe papaver need to grow well?
- It grows best in full sun, where it produces the most flowers over its long bloom period.
- Is Woodland Poppymallow HOA-friendly?
- Woodland Poppymallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
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
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- 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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