
Sidalcea campestris
Only found in the Willamette Valley, this plant is becoming increasingly rare, found mostly along roadsides. Its white-light pink blooms stand tall on hollyhock-like stems that can look you in the eye. Flowers are a high-quality nectar source for the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly and a host plant for many native butterflies, such as the painted lady. Prefers well-drained soil.
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Size at maturity: 2-6' tall, 8-12" wide
- Canopy layer: groundcover
- Light requirements: full sun, part-sun/part-shade
- Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil
- Bloom Time: May - August
- Special features: wildlife favorite
Photo Credit 1: "File:Sidalcea campestris inflorescence.jpg" by Flowersinmyyard is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo Credit 2: Eileen Stark
Photo Credit 3: "File:Sidalcea campestris in spring.jpg" by Flowersinmyyard is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo Credit 4: Nikkie West, Sparrowhawk Native Plants