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 5–8

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

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae

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Photos (113)

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — which become more simplistic as they ascend the stems.<br><br>From early to mid-summer; set against a, image 91

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

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

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

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

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — consider mass-planting Checkermailows or using them as a border along walkways; with its delightful blooms, image 100

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — making them a wise choice for clients interested in low-maintenance and water-wise gardens; including, image 99

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

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — is a charming perennial that brings a touch of whimsy to any landscape design, image 113

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

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

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 112

Checkermallow (Sidalcea Campestris) — perennial for full or half; offering seasonal beauty and vibrancy to the garden year after year, image 108

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