Sidalcea hendersonii
Sidalcea hendersonii, Henderson's checker mallow, is an extremely rare native species with lovely spires pink flowers.
Description:
Sidalcea hendersonii or Henderson's checker mallow is an extremely rare native species found only from Oregon to BC. It can grow from 2-5 feet tall with lovely spires of light to mid pink mallow flowers that will bloom and rebloom from June until frost. Plants look like a dainty hollyhock. Deadhead to encourage more flowers. It is a provincially blue-listed species as its conservation status is of special concern due to habitat loss. Grow in evenly moist to even wet soils. Beloved by both butterflies and bees.
Common Name: Henderson's Checker Mallow
Family: Malvaceae (The Mallow Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet , Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: A coastal species of tidal marshes, estuaries, and wet meadows in southwestern BC into Washington and Oregon.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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