Purple Poppy Mallow: A.k.a. wine cups. Large, cupped flowers are vivid purple and last multiple days! Often used as a trailing plant in terraced/rock gardens, or as ground cover for dry, depleted soils. Height varies from 12”-20”, spread may be up to 8’. Requires dry, well drained soils and full sun. In fertile soils it may be overgrown with taller species. Has a substantial tap root, so is difficult to transplant.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Sandy Loam, Rocky Loam

Height: 12”-20”, Up to 8’ Spread

Bloom Color: Magenta

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: This species is a host plant for Gray Hairstreak and Checkered Skipper caterpillars. Interplant with Allium or Milkweed to deter rabbits and deer from snacking on these plants.