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Prairie Mallow
or Checker Bloom
Sidalcea
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Description:
The blooms of Sidalcea resemble small Hollyhocks and can bloom all summer
long! They grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil with an acidic
pH. Be sure to keep them moist as they don't like to dry out.
Cut plants back after flowering to promote re-bloom.Perfect for cottage
gardens, wildflower meadows and perennial borders.
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| Common Name: |
Checker Bloom, Prairie
Mallow, Checker Mallow |
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Botanical Name: |
Sidalcea |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Prefers moist, well-drained
soil with a neutral to acidic pH. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Partial Shade |
| Attributes: |
Good cut flower, attracts
butterflies, attracts hummingbirds |
| Pests: |
Japanese Beetles |
| Diseases: |
Rust |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Lamb's Ear, Pincushion
Flower, Russian Sage,
Sundrop |
| Care: |
Be sure to keep them moist as they don't
like to dry out. Cut plants back after flowering to promote re-bloom.
Planting Instructions:
Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Sidalcea malviflora 'Elsie Heugh'
Checker Bloom/Prairie Mallow
zones 5-7
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| Description:
Satin textured
pinkish-purple flowers are carried on tall, upright racemes up to 36" tall. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Sidalcea malviflora 'Little Princess'
Checker Bloom/Prairie Mallow
zones 5-7
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| Description:
Plants form nice
compact mounds. Spikes of satiny pink flowers resemble small
Hollyhocks. Will re-bloom after being cut back. Plant in
groups of 3 or 5 for a more notable effect. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18-24 |
| Spread: |
12" |
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Sidalcea oregana 'Brilliant'
Checker Bloom/Prairie Mallow
zones 5-7
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| Description:
Deep rose,
mallow-like blooms on swaying spires in mid-summer. An elegant
perennial that is easily grown in any sunny location with ordinary garden
soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
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Sidalcea x 'Party Girl'
Checker Bloom/Prairie Mallow
zones 5-7
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| Description:
Two inch shell
pink to bright rosy pink flowers bloom for several months in late summer.
Not fazed by August heat. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-48" |
| Spread: |
24-28" |
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