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Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Callirhoe (kal-ir-OH-ee) Species: leiocarpa (lee-oh-KAR-puh)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Fuchsia (red-purple) Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |