Callirhoe bushii

Bush's poppy mallow is native to the Great Plains, although somewhat rare in the wild. It's an herbaceous perennial that likes dry, sunny sites with loose sandy or rocky soil. A long taproot allows this plant to handle poor dry soils but can make transplanting difficult. The taproot is a choice edible - sweet and starchy resembling a mild sweet potato...Rare, native, ornamental, AND edible?! Sign us up!

It is named after American botanist Benjamin Franklin Bush.