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Callirhoe digitata

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Callirhoe digitata (fringed poppy mallow) bears showy and medium magenta blooms during late spring to early fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, naturalization and wild flower.
Cautions Be aware that bees and wasps are attracted to this herbaceous perennial.