About
Sidalcea 'Windjammer' is a vigorous prairie mallow cultivar forming tall clumps with long spikes of deep rose-pink, mallow-like flowers in summer. A rewarding and showy perennial for the back of a sunny, well-drained mixed or herbaceous border.
About the genus
Sidalcea, the prairie mallows or checker mallows, are clump-forming perennials producing rounded, lobed basal leaves, deeply divided stem leaves and slender spikes of funnel-shaped, mallow-like, pink or white flowers in summer. Rewarding and elegant plants for a sunny, well-drained border.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Native toEurope & Greenland
Care notes
CultivationAn alpine plant found on grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. Needs gritty, well-drained, acid soil and full sun, with protection from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free