Callirhoe involucrata Dicliptera even before they see the

even before they see the flowers that resemble red umbrellas

growing in seasonally moist roadside ditches alongside old tires

the three petalled dark purple flowers sit just above the leaves

which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Callirhoe involucrata Dicliptera even before they see theCallirhoe involucrata is a vertically challenged hibiscus relative from the Midwest and Southwest US that is truly a distinctive addition to the garden. Callirhoe involucrata begins its show in the spring when the 2" round cutleaf foliage emerges from the basal clump. The stems spread out horizontally to 3' then, starting in late spring, are smothered with 1 2" wide flowers resembling cups of red wine in size, color, and shape. Wine cups are great for