Description
Sold as seed packet (approximately 100 seeds per packet).
At a Glance: Rose Checkermallow is a showy perennial herb. This species grows up to 2 feet tall and has clusters of bright pink flowers on upright stems. These stunning species is a supreme pollinator host and thrives in sunny damp meadows.
Leaves: Leave shapes and sizes are variable, but generally toothed or lobed.
Flowers: This species flower has five petals ranging in shades of bright to dark pink, often with white veining, and measuring 1-3 cm.
Growing Conditions:
Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
mostly sunny 60-80% | moist soils | low elevation |
sunny >80% | mid elevation |
Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.