Winecups

Botanical Name: Callirhoe involucrata

Height: Sprawling; about 15 cm if unsupported.

Season of bloom: All summer.

Growing Conditions: Full sun. Well-drained soil, not too dry. Stems die back to a central crown each year; does not creep.

Wildlife benefits:

From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: No.

Remarks: Blooms all summer but has proved to be short-lived for us. Very nice at the top of a retaining wall where it can cascade down.

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