Henderon’s checkermallow is a perennial with spikes of bright pink flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Rare to find in its native habitat, it makes a wonderful garden addition, especially for those who are interested in cottage garden or meadow styles, as it’s readily available in the nursery trade. It’s an important butterfly host plant to the common checkered skipper, checkerspot, and American painted lady butterflies. This plant also attracts hummingbirds and other beneficial insects to your garden.
Henderson's Checkermallow
Henderson’s checkermallow - Sidalcea hendersonii
Size: 2-5’ in height
Growing Conditions: sun to part shade in well-drained soil, can tolerate seasonally dry conditions once established
Features: Tall spike of pink flowers from June to August, attracts pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies, and specialist insects.
Natural Habitat: Native to the West Coast, found in coastal areas west of the Cascades crest from southwestern British Columbia to the Umpqua River area in Oregon
Companion Plants: tufted hairgrass, nodding onion