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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) — They are relatively drought-tolerant once established; typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with, image 98

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — including butterflies and bees.<br><br>For best growth

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

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens; including, image 72

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — set against a backdrop of deep green foliage; hailing from the mallow family, image 94

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 blooms

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — hailing from the mallow family

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — withstanding winter temperatures down to -20°F; is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender, image 74

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 for clients

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a charming perennial that brings a touch of whimsy to any landscape design, image 86

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender hibiscus-like flowers in summer; which measure, image 110

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — hailing from the mallow family; consider mass-planting Checkermailows or using them as a border along walkways, image 61

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — They are relatively drought-tolerant once established

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — pink and white flowers in the garden; which become more simplistic as they ascend the stems.<br><br>From, image 106

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 84

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — withstanding winter temperatures down to -20°F; is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender, image 101

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — commonly known as meadow checkermallow

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — They are relatively drought-tolerant once established; typically grows to a modest height of 2 to 4 feet with, image 71

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — offering seasonal beauty and vibrancy to the garden year after year; it has a clumping habit, reaching 2-4, image 105

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — commonly known as meadow checkermallow; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil, image 109

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a herbaceous perennial boasting showy pink to lavender hibiscus-like flowers in summer; which measure about 1 to 1.5

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Its upright form is graced by lobed leaves at the base

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial with pink and white blooms; they are relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 107

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Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
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