Trailing Winecup Mallow

Trailing Winecup Mallow is a Texas native groundcover prized for its vibrant magenta flowers and spreading habit. The cup-shaped blooms open in the morning and close by evening, appearing from spring into early summer above trailing stems with deeply lobed green leaves. Reaching only 12 inches in height but spreading up to 24 inches wide, it forms a flowing mat that softens edges, cascades over walls, or fills open spaces between taller plants. This low-profile evergreen perennial is especially well-suited to sunny, dry conditions common in North Texas, offering reliable seasonal color and native appeal.

• Evergreen perennial 
• Low, spreading habit 
• Bright magenta, cup-shaped blooms
• Soft, lobed foliage
• Ideal for slopes, containers, or naturalized beds

This plant will thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Trim back after blooming to maintain shape and encourage compact growth. While best suited for outdoor use, its trailing habit can be displayed in shallow containers near bright windows for short-term indoor appeal.