Bright pink flowers of Cusick's Checkermallow (Sidalcea cusickii). Another stunning Pacific Northwest native plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Leaves of Cusick's Checkermallow (Sidalcea cusickii). Another stunning Pacific Northwest native plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Cusick's Checkermallow

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Sidalcea cusickii

Uncommon, found only in Western Oregon in riparian zones and other open and moist habitats. Butterflies are highly attracted to Sidalcea cusickii. Considered to be rare or threatened in its natural habitat.

  • Height: 1.5'-6'
  • Width: 8" - 12"
  • Canopy layer: groundcover
  • Light requirements: full sun to part shade
  • Moisture requirements: moist to wet soil 
  • Bloom Time: May to July  
 

Photo credit 1: "Sidalcea cusickii" by BLM Oregon & Washington is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo credit 2: "File:Sidalcea cusickii spring growth.jpg" by Flowersinmyyard is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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