Sidalcea Species, Henderson's Checkerbloom, Henderson's Checker-Mallow
Sidalceahendersonii

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sidalcea (sid-AL-see-uh)
Species: hendersonii (HEN-der-son-ee-eye)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds