How much sun does Woodland Poppymallow need?

Woodland Poppymallow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Woodland Poppymallow bloom?

Woodland Poppymallow blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Woodland Poppymallow native?

Woodland Poppymallow (Callirhoe papaver) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Woodland Poppymallow attract?

Woodland Poppymallow draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Woodland Poppymallow HOA-friendly?

Woodland Poppymallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Woodland Poppymallow

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Callirhoe papaver

Last reviewed: June 2026

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.

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

How much sun does Woodland Poppymallow need?: Woodland Poppymallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Woodland Poppymallow bloom?: Woodland Poppymallow blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Woodland Poppymallow native?: Woodland Poppymallow (Callirhoe papaver) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Woodland Poppymallow attract?: Woodland Poppymallow draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Is Woodland Poppymallow HOA-friendly?: Woodland Poppymallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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