Sidalcea gigantea

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

8a-11

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Sidalcea gigantea plant details

Sidalcea gigantea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea gigantea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea gigantea

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bring DRAMATIC HEIGHT to the garden with this California mallow - the tallest known Sidalcea on record, with flower spikes reaching 6-8’ tall and up to 20 pretty pinky-purple 1” flowers per stalk. Spreads to form dense colonies of ruggedly-tough plants with attractive grey-green, deeply lobed foliage. Ultra-rare in cultivation so we’re not sure how much cold it can take, but it’s endemic to regions in USDA zone 8. An exceptional BEE MAGNET during its Summer-long bloom period! Native to moist areas – it performs best with regular water.