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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8bZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
'Rose Queen' and 'Elsie Heugh' are popular cultivars known for their deeper pink flowers; 'Candy Pink' offers softer coloration.
