10 Seeds Bush's Poppy Mallow Callirhoe bushii Native Wildflower

Bush's Poppy Mallow is a low-growing native perennial known for its vivid magenta cup-shaped blooms that open across summer above deeply cut, trailing foliage. It forms a tidy, spreading mat that works beautifully at the front of borders, in rock gardens, or as a groundcover on sunny slopes.

The trailing stems root where they touch soil, gradually filling in open areas with soft green texture. The vivid flowers are ornamental and long-lasting, drawing attention without demanding much care once settled. This species suits native plantings, pollinator-friendly gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes.
Species: Callirhoe bushii
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, trailing, mat-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5 to 9
Germination: 14 to 30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established