Callirhoe digitata Finger poppy mallow (Malvaceae)

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Callirhoe digitata
Finger poppy mallow
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The Callirhoe digitata plant species is found in Central and Southern N. America - Illinois and Missouri to Kansas and Texas It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Finger poppy mallow.

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Latin Name:  Callirhoe digitata
Common Name:  Finger poppy mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry plains and barrens[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light rich sandy loam and a sunny position[1, 138]. This species is hardy to about -15c[200]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible[138]. Slugs are strongly attracted to this plant and can destroy even established plants by eating out all the young shoots in spring[K].

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