Quick answer: Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils - clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, sandy, gravelly, calcareous, acid-based |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jun |
| Height | 8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nectar source attracts butterflies and native bees, larval host for Gray Hairstreak |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Winecup native?
Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata) is native to 16 states across the Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Winecup bloom?
Winecup blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Winecup need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils - clay, clay loam, medium loam, sandy loam, sandy, gravelly, calcareous, acid-based. Mature height: 8-12 in tall, spreading to 3 ft.
Is Winecup good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar source attracts butterflies and native bees, larval host for Gray Hairstreak.
Is Winecup deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Winecup is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Winecup seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Callirhoe involucrata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Winecup.
- Buffalograss Bouteloua dactyloides
- Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
- Rocky Mountain bee plant Peritoma serrulata
- Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
- Indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa
- Sideoats grama Bouteloua curtipendula
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