Checkerbloom
Sidalcea malviflora
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Checkerbloom is a California native perennial with delicate pink or magenta flowers arranged in loose spires, blooming over several months in summer. It thrives in dry conditions and is excellent for xeriscape gardens and pollinator habitat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Rose Queen' and 'Elsie Heugh' are popular cultivars known for their deeper pink flowers; 'Candy Pink' offers softer coloration.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Checkerbloom is a California native perennial with delicate pink or magenta flowers arranged in loose spires, blooming over several months in summer. It thrives in dry conditions and is excellent for xeriscape gardens and pollinator habitat.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Checkerbloom grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Rose Queen' and 'Elsie Heugh' are popular cultivars known for their deeper pink flowers; 'Candy Pink' offers softer coloration.