Checker Bloom, Miniature Hollyhock, False Mallow, California Checkerbloom, Checker Mallow, Dwarf Checkerbloom, Wild Hollyhock
Spectacular when in full bloom, Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom) is a perennial wildflower boasting spikes of 2-inch-wide flowers in shades from pale pink to bright rosy purple. The flowers open in the morning and twist closed at night. Blooming in mid-late summer for well over a month, they are reminiscent of Hollyhocks but do not have their dominating height or aggressive self-seeding. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, the blossoms are borne along erect stems above dense tufts of dark green, palmately lobed, fleshy leaves. Excellent cut flowers. Great for cottage gardens. Native to the West Coast of the United States, from Washington to California, and into northwestern Baja California, Checker Bloom grows naturally in the coastal prairie, coastal sage scrub, dry, open flats with grassland, meadows, and openings in chaparral, woodland, or forest (oak, redwood, pine or fir), primarily along the coast and in the Coast Ranges, with scattered locations elsewhere.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States, Washington, Oregon, Pacific Northwest |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States, Washington, Oregon, Pacific Northwest |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Sidalcea malviflora (Checker Bloom) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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