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Pt. Reyes Checkerbloom (Sidalcea calycosa ssp. rhizomata) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast and Central Coast regions. It tends to grow in marshes and wet places, at elevations from 0-3900 feet.
Perennial herb
3 ft Tall
Spreading
Fast
Pink
Spring, Summer, Fall
Groundcover
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moderate
Keep moist
Easy
Fast, Medium, Slow, Standing
Tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as sufficient moisture is available.
Cut back at the end of autumn once flowering has completed to encourage more blooming.
Propagate by dividing by the rhizomes. Divide plants in the spring (cooler areas) or the autumn in (warmer areas).
5, 7, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24*
Coastal marshes and wet places, including vernal pools.
Coastal Salt Marsh, Wetland-Riparian
Other wet-loving plants that won't be covered by this spreading plant. Consider ferns (Polystichum munitum, Adiantum capillus-veneris), riparian trees (Alnus rubra), or rushes (Cyperus eragrostis).
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 4 likely
Common Checkered-Skipper
Pyrgus communis
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper
Pyrgus ruralis
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella