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Sidalcea (Sidalcea)
Sidalcea are a delightfully flowering ornamental genus whose plants feature prominent rosy-purple or white summer blooms. These are irresistible to bees and butterflies -- the West Coast Lady butterfly, in particular, loves these flowers because they are one of the few sources its larvae can get food from. You can find sidalcea growing in all types of gardens, from cottage to wildlife to water-conserving. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Sidalcea
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Sidalcea
Distribution of Sidalcea
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How to Grow and Care for Sidalcea
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Sidalcea is a genus of perennial plants that prefer full sunlight to partial shade and regular watering to maintain soil moisture. These plants thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Common challenges include infestations by aphids or whiteflies, and diseases like rust or powdery mildew. Sidalcea s are also sensitive to drought-like conditions. Seasonally, it's important to reduce watering in winter, and mulch in summer to retain moisture. Pruning in late winter encourages fresh growth during spring.
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Checker Bloom
Checker Bloom (Sidalcea malviflora) is a deciduous perennial plant that blooms in summer with lilac-pink flowers that have white veining. Pruning is recommended after flowering to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Stems and leaves are edible.
Oregon checkerbloom
Oregon checkerbloom (Sidalcea oregana) is a member of the mallow family and is a native species of western North America. It thrives in wet environments such as freshwater marshes, damp forests, and swampy bogs. The larvae of the West Coast lady and many other butterfly species feast on this plant.
Waxy checkerbloom
Waxy checkerbloom (Sidalcea glaucescens) is a member of the mallow family. It's indigenous to California in the U.S., where you’ll find it the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. Another name for it is waxy checkermallow.
Meadow checkerbloom
Sidalcea campestris is a taprooted perennial herb that grows from thick, stubby rhizomes. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves. Its stems are erect and hollow. The flowers are five-petaled and numerous, with typically fifty or more per plant, forming in branched racemes atop stems. The flowers range in color from white to pink.
Prairie mallow
Sidalcea candida the white checkerbloom prairie mallow or white checkermallow is a wildflower found from Nevada to Wyoming and south to the southern part of New Mexico. The plant grows to three feet and is also known as wild hollyhock. Its flowers are about one inch wide with five petals. It is found mostly in mountain meadows and along streams. It flowers between summer and fall.
Salt spring checkerbloom
Sidalcea neomexicana is a perennial herb growing from a cluster of fleshy roots, the mostly hairless stem growing 20 to 90 centimeters tall. The fleshy leaves are sometimes divided shallowly to deeply into lobes. The inflorescence is a loose cluster of flowers with pink petals up to 2 centimeters long.
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh'
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh' has fringed, shell-pink flowers that are attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This cultivar is shorter and less aggressive than its parent plant. These characteristics, along with its ornamental qualities, make this cultivar a good choice for gardens. It is also used as a cut flower due to its sturdy stem.
Dwarf checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom is a perennial herb with clustered pink flowers that bloom atop slender stems, rising above the foliage. Typically found in open woodlands, its leaves are deeply lobed, resembling a miniature maple leaf. This species thrives in well-drained soils, its sparseness of leaves allowing it to conserve moisture in its native, dry environments.
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Checker Bloom
Checker Bloom
Checker Bloom (Sidalcea malviflora) is a deciduous perennial plant that blooms in summer with lilac-pink flowers that have white veining. Pruning is recommended after flowering to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Stems and leaves are edible.
Oregon checkerbloom
Oregon checkerbloom
Oregon checkerbloom (Sidalcea oregana) is a member of the mallow family and is a native species of western North America. It thrives in wet environments such as freshwater marshes, damp forests, and swampy bogs. The larvae of the West Coast lady and many other butterfly species feast on this plant.
Waxy checkerbloom
Waxy checkerbloom
Waxy checkerbloom (Sidalcea glaucescens) is a member of the mallow family. It's indigenous to California in the U.S., where you’ll find it the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. Another name for it is waxy checkermallow.
Meadow checkerbloom
Meadow checkerbloom
Sidalcea campestris is a taprooted perennial herb that grows from thick, stubby rhizomes. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves. Its stems are erect and hollow. The flowers are five-petaled and numerous, with typically fifty or more per plant, forming in branched racemes atop stems. The flowers range in color from white to pink.
Prairie mallow
Prairie mallow
Sidalcea candida the white checkerbloom prairie mallow or white checkermallow is a wildflower found from Nevada to Wyoming and south to the southern part of New Mexico. The plant grows to three feet and is also known as wild hollyhock. Its flowers are about one inch wide with five petals. It is found mostly in mountain meadows and along streams. It flowers between summer and fall.
Salt spring checkerbloom
Salt spring checkerbloom
Sidalcea neomexicana is a perennial herb growing from a cluster of fleshy roots, the mostly hairless stem growing 20 to 90 centimeters tall. The fleshy leaves are sometimes divided shallowly to deeply into lobes. The inflorescence is a loose cluster of flowers with pink petals up to 2 centimeters long.
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh'
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh'
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh' has fringed, shell-pink flowers that are attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This cultivar is shorter and less aggressive than its parent plant. These characteristics, along with its ornamental qualities, make this cultivar a good choice for gardens. It is also used as a cut flower due to its sturdy stem.
Dwarf checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom is a perennial herb with clustered pink flowers that bloom atop slender stems, rising above the foliage. Typically found in open woodlands, its leaves are deeply lobed, resembling a miniature maple leaf. This species thrives in well-drained soils, its sparseness of leaves allowing it to conserve moisture in its native, dry environments.
Annual checkerbloom
Annual checkerbloom
Annual checkerbloom is a charming perennial with clusters of cup-shaped flowers, typically of a pink or purple hue, reminiscent of miniature hollyhocks. It flourishes in open woodlands and grasslands, where its sturdy stalks rise from a basal rosette of lobed leaves. Its vibrant blossoms attract various pollinators, playing a crucial role in the local ecosystem's dynamics.
Dwarf checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom is a perennial herb renowned for its tall spikes of delicate pinkish-lavender flowers that add grace to meadows and woodlands. Its foliage, composed of deeply lobed leaves, forms a lush basal clump, from which slender stems rise in midsummer, attracting pollinators. Thriving in well-drained soils, dwarf checkerbloom weaves a wildflower charm that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.
Fringed checkerbloom
Fringed checkerbloom
Fringed checkerbloom is distinguished by its vibrant pink to purple flowers, resembling miniature hollyhocks. They rise elegantly on slender stems above a base of lobed green leaves. This perennial thrives in open, grassy environments, where its sheer petals catch the sun, attracting a medley of pollinators. Adapted to Mediterranean climates, fringed checkerbloom embodies resilience and grace in dry settings.
Marsh checkerbloom
Marsh checkerbloom
Marsh checkerbloom is a perennial herb that thrives in meadows and open woodlands. It sports lobed leaves and stems that reach modest heights. The plant's highlight is its showy flowers, akin to miniature hollyhocks, featuring delicate pink petals arranged in a loose cluster. These blossoms not only add a splash of color to their natural habitat but also attract pollinators, playing a key role in the ecosystem.
Bristlystem checkerbloom
Bristlystem checkerbloom
Bristlystem checkerbloom is a perennial herb known for its sturdiness and hairy stems, which lend a distinctive textured appearance. The lobed leaves and delicate pink to lavender flowers with five petals arise mainly in the summer, flourishing in open woodlands or meadows. Its preference for well-drained soils reflects a resilience suited to its native habitats.
Henderson's checkerbloom
Henderson's checkerbloom
Henderson's checkerbloom is a perennial wildflower portraying delicate cup-shaped pink blossoms clustered atop slender, erect stems. Native to moist meadows and streamsides, its foliage consists of rounded, lobed leaves. These attributes allow henderson's checkerbloom to thrive in its native habitats, attracting pollinators while displaying a resilient, yet graceful, presence.
Butte county checkerbloom
Butte county checkerbloom
Butte county checkerbloom is a perennial herb known for its stout growth habit and resilience. It typically produces tall, erect stems adorned with lobed leaves. During its flowering season, butte county checkerbloom showcases clusters of striking pink to purple flowers, resembling miniature hollyhocks. This visual appeal is often enhanced by its preference for sunny meadows and open woods, where it receives ample sunlight to fuel its vibrant displays.
Hairy checkerbloom
Hairy checkerbloom
Hairy checkerbloom is characterized by its upright, fuzzy stems and lobed leaves, giving it a uniquely soft, hirsute appearance. The plant typically blooms in summer, showcasing delicate pink flowers with a resemblance to miniature hollyhocks. Thriving in sunny, well-drained environments, hairy checkerbloom's drought resistance allows it to flourish in wild meadows and prairies, adding a touch of whimsy to the landscape.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Sidalcea
Sidalcea
Sidalcea are a delightfully flowering ornamental genus whose plants feature prominent rosy-purple or white summer blooms. These are irresistible to bees and butterflies -- the West Coast Lady butterfly, in particular, loves these flowers because they are one of the few sources its larvae can get food from. You can find sidalcea growing in all types of gardens, from cottage to wildlife to water-conserving.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Sidalcea
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Attributes of Sidalcea
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Sidalcea
Distribution of Sidalcea
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Distribution Map of Sidalcea
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Sidalcea
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Sidalcea is a genus of perennial plants that prefer full sunlight to partial shade and regular watering to maintain soil moisture. These plants thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Common challenges include infestations by aphids or whiteflies, and diseases like rust or powdery mildew. Sidalcea s are also sensitive to drought-like conditions. Seasonally, it's important to reduce watering in winter, and mulch in summer to retain moisture. Pruning in late winter encourages fresh growth during spring.
How to Water Sidalcea ?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Sidalcea ?
How to Propagate Sidalcea ?
How to Plant Sidalcea ?
Exploring the Sidalcea Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Checker Bloom
Checker Bloom (Sidalcea malviflora) is a deciduous perennial plant that blooms in summer with lilac-pink flowers that have white veining. Pruning is recommended after flowering to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Stems and leaves are edible.
Oregon checkerbloom
Oregon checkerbloom (Sidalcea oregana) is a member of the mallow family and is a native species of western North America. It thrives in wet environments such as freshwater marshes, damp forests, and swampy bogs. The larvae of the West Coast lady and many other butterfly species feast on this plant.
Waxy checkerbloom
Waxy checkerbloom (Sidalcea glaucescens) is a member of the mallow family. It's indigenous to California in the U.S., where you’ll find it the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. Another name for it is waxy checkermallow.
Meadow checkerbloom
Sidalcea campestris is a taprooted perennial herb that grows from thick, stubby rhizomes. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves. Its stems are erect and hollow. The flowers are five-petaled and numerous, with typically fifty or more per plant, forming in branched racemes atop stems. The flowers range in color from white to pink.
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All Species of Sidalcea
Checker Bloom
Oregon checkerbloom
Waxy checkerbloom
Meadow checkerbloom
Prairie mallow
Salt spring checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom 'Elsie Heugh'
Dwarf checkerbloom
Annual checkerbloom
Dwarf checkerbloom
Fringed checkerbloom
Marsh checkerbloom
Bristlystem checkerbloom
Henderson's checkerbloom
Butte county checkerbloom
Hairy checkerbloom
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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