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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.

    By: Native Sons

    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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