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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 2 - 3 feet
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Checker Mallow
  • Prairie Mallow

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-07-25
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-07-25
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Date: 2015-07-07
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-07-25
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2012-08-12
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