Overview
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' is a perennial herb in the genus Sidalcea, part of the Malvaceae family. It typically grows around 0.8 m tall. Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to California and USA.
About the genus
Sidalcea is a genus of the botanical family Malvaceae. It contains several species of flowering plants known generally as checkerblooms or checkermallows, or prairie mallows in the United Kingdom. They can be annuals or perennials, some rhizomatous.
Wikipedia contributors, "Sidalcea", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Sidalcea
In the garden
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' is a perennial herb originating from California, USA, offered as a garden cultivar of the Sidalcea group. It produces upright stems that carry the season’s display between June and August and typically grows to roughly 0.8 m. Place it where it receives full sun and ensure soil does not remain waterlogged; moist but well-drained conditions suit it best. It will accept a wide range of soil textures — sandy, loamy or clay — provided water is not allowed to pond at the crown. In the UK it carries an H7 rating, equivalent to fully hardy, and corresponds to USDA zones 5–9, so it tolerates cold winters when sited appropriately. Use Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' towards the middle of a mixed herbaceous border or in a cottage-style grouping where its height can sit between lower and taller perennials. Give plants enough space for air circulation and a reliable moisture regime at root level. Expect upright flowering stems to reach about 0.8 m during the June to August season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sidalcea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial herb
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Native to
- California, USA
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson'?
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' need?
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' grow?
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' reaches a height of 0.8 m.
Is Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' hardy in the UK?
Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
From the Fenn Plants journal
- Notes on DaffodilsWhen to plant daffodil bulbs in the UK, how deep, how to naturalise them in grass, why daffodils stop flowering (“blindness”), and why you should never mix cut daffodils with other flowers.
- Keeping Your NerveHow to garden through a heatwave — the best time to water, why deep soaks beat daily sprinkles, caring for pots and vulnerable plants, and why you can let the lawn go brown.
- Made to LastHow to clean, store and protect garden pots and planters — the frost-proof vs frost-resistant difference, winter care for terracotta and ceramic, and how to reuse a broken pot.
More in the Sidalcea genus
- Sidalcea malvifloracheckerbloom
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Elsie Heugh'
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Loveliness'Dwarf Checkerbloom
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Oberon'Dwarf Checkerbloom
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Puck'Dwarf Checkerbloom
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Reverend Page Roberts'Dwarf Checkerbloom
- Sidalcea malviflora 'Sussex Beauty'Dwarf Checkerbloom
- Sidalcea 'Sussex Beauty'