Callirhoe involucrata Dicliptera thick green leaves

thick green leaves

each ending with clusters of large frilly flowers composed of narrow striped petals with a dark yellow center surrounded by a lighter yellow border

the three petalled dark purple flowers sit just above the leaves

we like to add Permatill (popped slate) or a Pumice like product

growing in seasonally moist roadside ditches alongside old tires

Callirhoe involucrata Dicliptera thick green leavesCallirhoe involucrata is a vertically challenged hibiscus relative from the Midwest and Southwest US that is truly a distinctive addition to the garden. Callirhoe involucrata begins its show in the spring when the 2" round cutleaf foliage emerges from the basal clump. The stems spread out horizontally to 3' then, starting in late spring, are smothered with 1 2" wide flowers resembling cups of red wine in size, color, and shape. Wine cups are great for