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Sidalcea hendersonii – Henderson’s checker mallow – Malvaceae

Site/Notes: From our region/Western North America. White/Pink flowers cluster at the top. Flowers lack anthers. Full sun to partial shade. Moist, wet or dry conditions. Regular water and well-drained soil. Blooms all summer even to fall. Attracts bees, humming birds and butterflies. It is considered endangered in the coastal/marshes/meadow areas. 1-5 ft tall, 30” wide. Native. Alternate leaves.

Aesthetics/Notes:  I think this is an nice alternative to hollyhock that’s seems very over played. It has beautiful fuchsia flowers and a delicate upright form. I could see this being paired well in a mixed border with Liatris spicata.

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