Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' (Dwarf Checkerbloom) — Perennial herb

Overview

Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' is a perennial herb in the genus Sidalcea, part of the Q156551 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

Sidalcea malviflora 'Mrs T. Anderson' is a perennial herb in the genus Sidalcea that reaches about 0.8 m and flowers from June to August. It prefers full sun and moist but well-drained soils, accepting sandy, loamy or clay textures. Classified H7 for the UK (USDA 5–9), it is fully hardy in typical garden conditions. The plant is native to California, USA.

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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.

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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.

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