Callirhoe digitata, commonly known as Fringed Poppy Mallow, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the tallgrass prairies and open woodlands of the Central United States. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and spreads about 1-1.5 feet (0.3-0.45 meters). The plant forms a low mound with deeply lobed leaves and bears showy, cup-shaped flowers that are magenta to wine-red in color, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are quite attractive to pollinators and can add a splash of color to the garden.

Fringed Poppy Mallow is valued for its vibrant flowers and its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in borders, rock gardens, and native plant gardens. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil, tolerating poor soils and drought once established. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to rust and other fungal diseases in humid conditions. Deadheading spent flowers may encourage additional blooming.CC BY-SA 4.0