Sidalcea malvaflora ssp. virgata, Rose Checker Mallow

Native to Western Oregon, this Checker Mallow has floral spikes of loosely clustered flowers that bloom in shades of light to dark pink over a season that can extend from April to late summer depending on plant locale.  The rounded individual petals have a crinkled appearance with notched margins and whitish-pink veins.  Repeat bloom with some summer irrigation. Functions as a host plant for Gray Hairstreak and Checkered Skipper butterflies and provides nectar for Taylor’s Checkerspot butterflies and  Fenders Blue. Mature size: 16 inches tall  Minimum temperature: -10° F