Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan Salvia greggii and its close

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

picture an anorexic run over by a yellow Volkswagen

This is not the clone of Hosta longipes var

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

Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan Salvia greggii and its closeCallirhoe 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