Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow

Sidalcea Malviflora

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Overview

Sidalcea malviflora, commonly known as Checkerbloom or Prairie Mallow, is a perennial native to the west coast of North America. It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. This plant showcases charming pink to lavender cup-shaped flowers in summer, set against deep green lobed foliage. Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in well-drained soil and resists drought once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–7

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — commonly known as Checkerbloom or Prairie Mallow

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — is a perennial native to the west coast of North America

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — This plant showcases charming pink to lavender cup-shaped flowers in summer

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — set against deep green lobed foliage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–4 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae

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Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — commonly known as Checkerbloom or Prairie Mallow

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — is a perennial native to the west coast of North America

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — This plant showcases charming pink to lavender cup-shaped flowers in summer

Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow (Sidalcea Malviflora) — set against deep green lobed foliage

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