Sidalcea malviflora
Sidalcea malviflora
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
Prefers a deep fertile well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun or with some shade at the hottest part of the day[1]. This species thrives in climates with a relatively cool summer and mild winters and tolerates temperatures down to about -15°c[1]. However, where prolonged cold temperatures are experienced without snow cover, it is best to mulch the plants well in winter with material such as bracken litter[1]. If the plants are cut back immediately after flowering they will usually produce a second flush of bloom in late summer[1]. The flowers last well when they are cut for indoor use[1]. There are many named varieties, selected for their ornamental value[1].
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in the spring. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Sidalcea+malviflora>
Pollinators
Insects
References
- [1]The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. — Huxley. A. · MacMillan Press · 1992 · ISBN 0-333-47494-5 ↩︎Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
- [2]Native American Ethnobotany — Moerman. D. · Timber Press. Oregon. · 1998 · ISBN 0-88192-453-9 ↩︎Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for the casual reader.
- [PFAF]Plants for a Future — pfaf.org ↩︎