Sidalcea malviflora subsp. malviflora

Sidalcea-malviflora-subsp-malviflora-2

Sidalcea-malviflora-subsp-malviflora-1

Sidalcea malviflora subsp. malviflora

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Mallow

Spring blooming perennial that completely disappears for the summer
Glossy green leaves reappear with the first rains
Found in sunny dry places but will take some irrigation
Very showy pink flowers average about an inch in diameter
Plants stay under 2 feet tall in most conditions
Found in Molate, Bay hills, Diablo and Hamilton sections
Also reported in Livermore section

Additional information

Origin	Brooks Island, Redwood RP
Size	1 gallon

Information

bloom season	Apr
pollinators	Bees
pollinators	Birds
pollinators	Butterflies
habitat	Chaparral
growth habit	Clumping
sun	Full Sun
habitat	Grassland
water	Low
bloom season	Mar
bloom season	May
water	Mod
soil	Moderate
sun	Part Shade
flower color	Pink
soil	Poor
dormancy	summer