Perennial
Rose or Dwarf Checkermallow
$7.00
About this plant
Sidalcea malviflora
Type: Perennial · Family: Malvaceae · Native Region: Pacific Northwest
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Sun to Part Shade
- Water: Wet to Medium
- Bloom Time: April - May
- Mature Size: 4–4 ft tall, 3–3 ft wide
Attributes
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Edible
- Medicinal
Landscape Use
Mixed Shrub Border, Woodland Garden
Ecological Notes
Ecological function: native butterfly host and pollinators Species supported: Primary food source for the endangered fenders blue butterfly. One native bee (Diadasia nigrifrons) is a specialist pollinator of Sidalcea Spp. other butterflies supported: West coast painted lady, Two-banded Checkered-Skipper Usable parts: x