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Henderson’s checker mallow

Henderson’s Checkerbloom is a rare (and threatened) native Northwest perennial with tender, edible leaves in early Spring and beautiful, rose-colored flowers in early Summer. This herbaceous plant has showy, long-lasting rose-colored flowers and heart-shaped basal leaves. It’s a welcome addition to wildflower gardens, along borders, or amidst other sun-loving groundcovers (it tends to spread). Description from nativefoodsnursery.com

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Henderson’s checker mallow

Henderson’s checker mallow fast facts

Scientific Name

Sidalcea hendersonii

Family

Malvaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Pink

Height

5 – 10 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Henderson's checker mallow

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