Sidalcea Malviflora-Hybr. 'Partygirl'

A shorter alternative to the Hollyhock, Prairie Mallow are heavy blooming, easy-care North American natives that are much loved by hummingbirds and butterflies. They make a wonderful alternative to hollyhocks where space is limited. Best grown in consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun, but will tolerate a wider range of conditions.

'Partygirl' features spire-like racemes of small, deep pink flowers.

Tip: prune back hard after blooming for a second flush of flowers in fall; cut back hard again in after fall blooms to help overwinter.

Zones: 5 to 8

Family: Malvaceae

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 30 to 36 in.

Spread: 24 to 36 in.

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil: Well-drained, Average

Bloom Time: July to September

Bloom Color: bright pink

Native Range: West Coast of the United States, from Washington to California, and into northwestern Baja California

Image Credits:

• peganum, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons