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Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala

Also Known As

  • Sidalcea hickmani ssp. anomala
  • Cuesta Ridge Checkerbloom

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala plant details

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stems spreading to 2', covered with lobed, fan-shaped leaves. Lavender-white or light pink flowers in mid-spring. We continue to look for interesting color variants and forms of this narrow endemic on Cuesta Ridge. Best in full sun or light shade with occasional water. Hardy to 10 °F. San Luis Obispo County, California.

Gardening facts about Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala plant

How to Grow Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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