Sidalcea malviflora
$7.15 – $14.50
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Sidalcea malviflora
An herbaceous perennial that grows 2 – 4 feet tall.
Without summer water they will go dormant and reappear with fall rains.
Does well in grassy areas or in borders. Combine with blue-eyed-grass, seaside daisy and native bunchgrasses.
Large delicate showy pink flowers in the early summer.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Container | RP, 1-Gal, 4" |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Preferred larval plant for the West Coast Lady butterfly. |
| Historical Uses | Sidalcea malvaflora leaves were baked and eaten by the Coast Miwok in Sonoma and Marin Counties. The parched seeds were pounded and eaten as pinole (seed flour) |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 7545 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Open grassy slopes at low elevations. |
