Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan puckered blue leaves will reach

puckered blue leaves will reach nearly 5' in width

the dark pitcher and two five-lobed leaves emerge on a 1' tall fleshy petiole (stalk)

and you get the picture

Salvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two

The green foliage on an established clump is topped with seemingly hundreds of magnificent

Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan puckered blue leaves will reachCallirhoe 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