Sidalcea malviflora is a native perennial that blooms from midsummer to fall with tall spikes of flowers. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Sowing Sidalcea malviflora Seeds
Start sidalcea seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun to part shade. Spacing 16"
Sidalcea malviflora 'Party Girl' blooms from June to September with small, hollyhock-like flowers on tall, narrow stems. It attracts hummingbirds .
Sidalcea 'Party Girl' has bright, carmine-rose flowers that combine well with other summer-blooming perennials. Place it in the middle of the border or wildflower garden. Also known as Sidalcea malviflora 'Rosanna'.
Sidalcea malviflora 'Rosaly' has tall spikes of soft pink flowers all summer long. The small, hollyhock-like flowers attract hummingbirds.
Sidalcea 'Rosaly' is a great plant for the shade garden in hot summer areas. In cooler climates, it likes full sun. Also known as Checker Mallow, Miniature Hollyhock and Dwarf Checkerbloom. Deer resistant .
Sidalcea malviflora 'Purpetta' is a rare variety with deep purplish-pink flowers. My daughter, Megan, the owner of Megan's Heirloom Seeds , grows this in her garden in Ogden, UT (zone 5).
Sidalcea 'Purpetta' self-sows lightly once it gets established, which may take a couple of years. It looks great with roses, lilies, and many other perennials.