Sidalcea, Checker Mallow, Miniature Hollyhock, Prairie Mallow 'Party Girl'

Sidalcea

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sidalcea (sid-AL-see-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Blackhawk-Camino Tassajara, California

Danville, California

Los Angeles, California

Paradise, California

Littleton, Colorado

Stamford, Connecticut

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Wauchula, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Evanston, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Davenport, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Bethel, Maine

South China, Maine

Chesterfield, Massachusetts

Halifax, Massachusetts

Milton, Massachusetts

Norton, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Red Wing, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Derry, New Hampshire

Himrod, New York

Nineveh, New York

Sherrill, New York

Southold, New York

Mantua, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
D
D
Chesterfield, MA | July 2018 | positive

My garden is shady with some mid-day sun. The prairie mallow looks pretty good, but not as thick and lush as pictures I have seen. It c...Read More

C
Milton, MA (Zone 6a) | April 2015 | positive

I give 'Party Girl' a positive rating because it used to bloom reliably in my shady garden. it was well-behaved and a pretty color of pin...Read More

H
Watermill, NY | April 2013 | neutral

I have "Party Girl." It's a pretty plant, but it only blooms for about a week and a half. Looks great when it does bloom, but I'd prefer ...Read More

L
Pittsburgh, PA | July 2010 | neutral

I ordered Sidalcea hybrida 'Brilliant', which was supposed to be a deep rose-red color. The plant bloomed a sort of mauve-magenta, which...Read More

J
J
Himrod, NY (Zone 6a) | March 2007 | positive

I too love this plant. I have had it for years, it does not seem to spread or self seed for me. That may be because I have it in bright...Read More

B
Spokane, WA | March 2007 | positive

I really love this plant. This will be my third year growing it. It has pritty magenta flowers; it is about a foot high. Ive seen humm...Read More

C
Kerhonkson, NY (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

I love this plant -- it's well behaved, compact and has come back reliably for three years and looks great ... I intend to get more! I m...Read More

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Pleasant well behaved plant. It does reseed itself, although not really a spreader. I have moved this plant many times and it looked like...Read More

Featured
Striped Cucumber Beetle
(Acalymma vittata)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
(Sphyrapicus varius)
Featured
Striped Cucumber Beetle
(Acalymma vittata)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
(Sphyrapicus varius)