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    • Photo of Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea by Zephs

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    Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea

    Also Known As

    • Sidalcea purpurea
    • Miniature Hollyhock

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea plant details

    Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hardy clumping perennial for sun or part shade. Attractive, round, lobed leaves to 30cm high, are held on slender stems which arise from a woody rootstock. In spring and autumn erect stems of 3cm pink hollyhock-like flowers are produced prolifically. One of the best small perennials. Should self seed nicely.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea plant

    How to Grow Sidalcea malviflora ssp. purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

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    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 30"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Sidalcea hendersonii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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