Henderson's Checkerbloom
Sidalcea hendersonii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Sidalcea
- Species:
- Sidalcea hendersonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal marshes and wet meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold treatment at 35F followed by a shift to 50-60F temperatures
Establishment: This plant is rare and usually grows along the coast in tidal marshes and meadows. It is known to exist in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, with ascending order of rarity.
Source: npn.rngr.net