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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

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) — withstanding winter temperatures down to -20°F; is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — showcase a palette ranging from pale pink to rich magenta

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — set against a backdrop of deep green foliage; hailing from the mallow family, image 67

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — With its delightful blooms and ease of care; sidalcea campestris requires full sun to part shade and, image 76

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — consider mass-planting Checkermailows or using them as a border along walkways

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — including butterflies and bees.<br><br>For best growth; to encourage a more prolific second bloom, deadheading the

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — hailing from the mallow family; consider mass-planting Checkermailows or using them as a border along walkways, image 88

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — commonly known as meadow checkermallow; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — To encourage a more prolific second bloom, deadheading the initial flowers may be beneficial; its upright, image 102

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — set against a backdrop of deep green foliage; hailing from the mallow family

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial with pink and white blooms

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a charming perennial that brings a touch of whimsy to any landscape design, image 59

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — They are relatively drought-tolerant once established; typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — It has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4 feet tall and spreading up to 1.5 feet wide; making them a wise choice, image 111

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; withstanding winter temperatures down to -20°F, image 65

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — This display not only adds a burst of color to your garden but also attracts a variety of pollinators

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — With its delightful blooms and ease of care

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — It has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4 feet tall and spreading up to 1.5 feet wide; making them a wise choice, image 57

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens; including butterflies and

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — the Checkermallow is a splendid addition to any landscape design, image 50

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — the Checkermallow is a splendid addition to any landscape design, image 104

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial for full or half; offering seasonal beauty and vibrancy to the garden year after year

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Sidalcea campestris requires full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

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peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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