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Checkermallow

Sidalcea Campestris

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Overview

Sidalcea campestris, commonly known as meadow checkermallow, is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender hibiscus-like flowers in summer. It has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4 feet tall and spreading up to 1.5 feet wide. Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil. This North American native is excellent for attracting pollinators and adds vertical interest to borders and wildflower gardens. Hardy in Zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Perennial
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Its upright form is graced by lobed leaves at the base; this North American native, image 63
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — With its delightful blooms and ease of care; sidalcea campestris requires full sun to part shade and, image 103Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — This North American native; showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magentaCheckermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — offering seasonal beauty and vibrancy to the garden year after yearCheckermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 1 to 2 feet; perennial with pink and white, image 89Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens; including, image 99Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — It has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4 feet tall and spreading up to 1.5 feet wide+126

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Malvaceae

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Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Its upright form is graced by lobed leaves at the base; this North American native, image 63
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — With its delightful blooms and ease of care; sidalcea campestris requires full sun to part shade and, image 103
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — This North American native; showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magenta
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — offering seasonal beauty and vibrancy to the garden year after year
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 1 to 2 feet; perennial with pink and white, image 89
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens; including, image 99
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — It has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4 feet tall and spreading up to 1.5 feet wide
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — which become more simplistic as they ascend the stems.<br><br>From early to mid-summer; set against a, image 64
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial for full or half
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — withstanding winter temperatures down to -20&deg;F
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Sidalcea campestris requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; commonly known as meadow checkermallow
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — pink and white flowers in the garden
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 1 to 2 feet; perennial with pink and white, image 62
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; withstanding winter temperatures down to -20&deg;F, image 92
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — This North American native; showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magenta, image 60
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magenta; perennial for full or half, image 66
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial with pink and white blooms; they are relatively drought-tolerant once established
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — This display not only adds a burst of color to your garden but also attracts a variety of pollinators, image 41
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Its upright form is graced by lobed leaves at the base; this North American native, image 90
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender hibiscus-like flowers in summer
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magenta; perennial for full or half
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — the Checkermallow is a splendid addition to any landscape design, image 77
Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — commonly known as meadow checkermallow; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil, image 82
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