Finger Poppy Mallow, Winecup

Callirhoe digitata

Physical Characteristics

Callirhoe digitata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Central and Southern N. America - Illinois and Missouri to Kansas and Texas

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[61, 177]. A pleasant taste[46, 105, 161].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known