Sidalcea 'Purpetta'

Also Known As

Sidalcea malviflora 'Purpetta'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-10a

Sidalcea 'Purpetta' plant details

Sidalcea 'Purpetta' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea 'Purpetta'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea 'Purpetta'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of my big thrills recently was trying out this new, super EASY variety of our West Coast native “Checkermallow”. Much sturdier, with larger and richer, fuchsia-pink blooms- held on many strong, multi-branching upright stems to 4’ tall, it’s a front or mid-bed beauty and swell for providing a vertical accent. Attractive low clump of glossy, roundish foliage. Blooms Summer thru Fall, with deadheading. Cut flowers and butterflies! Tough, long lived and tolerant of less than perfect soil, but give it fertile, loamy soil for best show.