Meadow Checkermallow flowers (Sidalcea campestris). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Close up of a bee visiting the pink flower of Meadow Checkermallow (Sidalcea campestris). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Meadow Checkermallow leaves (Sidalcea campestris). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Meadow Checkermallow flowers (Sidalcea campestris). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Meadow Checkermallow

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. 

  • 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