Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan and you get the picture

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the foliage tops out at 18"

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

This is not the clone of Hosta longipes var

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

Callirhoe involucrata Taiwan and you get the pictureCallirhoe 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