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| Identification |
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Genus
Sidalcea
Species
malviflora
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
checkerbloom
western hemlock
checker-mallow
prairie mallow
Family
MALVACEAE
Specimen number
S11563
Data source
CrscntBlm;BtrflyCa p77;HtZn p168;Xeri p286
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Mostly Natives Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Redwood
Garden notes
Sidalcea malviflora can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Checker-mallow (also known as prairie mallow, western hemlock or checkerbloom) needs summer days with high heat. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Vanessa annabella (West Coast lady butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sidalcea malviflora is considered to have originated from Western United States.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sidalcea malviflora is a perennial. Flowers: Checker-mallow (locally known in some parts as prairie mallow, western hemlock or checkerbloom) has 1" flat faced five petaled blossoms each with serrated edges. Typically the blossoms are either violet or pink.
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