Sidalcea oregana
Also called:
Oregon Checker Mallow
Oregon Checkerbloom
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Malvaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Native to western North America from British Columbia to CA/UT
Flower:
Pink
Blooms from :
May
to:
Jul
Bowl shaped flowers with 5 pink petals, with white stamens surrounding a reddish stalk
Foliage:
Green
Branches leafy with green deeply lobed sharply toothed leaves
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
0.5-5'
Spread:
6"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Wet meadows and marshes, shrub steppe
Soil Needs
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description:
Nectar source