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    Sidalcea asprella

    Also Known As

    • Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella
    • Checkboard Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Sidalcea asprella plant details

    Sidalcea asprella is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea asprella

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea asprella

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Sidalcea asprella plant

    How to Grow Sidalcea asprella

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Sidalcea malachroides

    aka Maple-Leaved Checkerbloom

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Sidalcea malachroides close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Sidalcea malviflora

    aka Sidalcea malviflora subsp. malviflora, Checker Mallow, Checkerbloom, Prairie Mallow, Siskiyou Checkerbloom

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-48'

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Sidalcea malviflora flower by The Watershed Nursery
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    Sidalcea malviflora 'Palustre'

    aka Palustre Checkerbloom, Palustre False Mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sidalcea malviflora 'Palustre' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Sidalcea hendersonii

    aka Henderson's Checkermallow

    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'

    aka Checker Mallow, PINK PRAIRIE MALLOW

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' by Digging Dog Nursery
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