Winecups
Callirhoe involucrata
Perennial
Bloom
May — July
Color
Magenta — Wine Red
Height
6—12 inches
Spread
18—24 inches
Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
Very low — extremely drought tolerant
A Colorado native groundcover bringing stunning magenta cup-shaped flowers to xeriscape borders and rock gardens. The plant's low, spreading habit makes it ideal for covering ground and suppressing weeds without requiring supplemental water once established. Native to arid mesas and sandy soils, it's one of the most drought-tolerant perennials available.
Growing conditions
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy/rocky
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water: Very low — extremely drought tolerant
- Drought tolerance: Excellent
- Hardiness: Colorado native / adapted · USDA Zones 4–7
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value: Moderate — butterflies, bees
- Landscape use: Groundcovers, rock gardens, dry slopes, front borders, weed suppression.
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