Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.L.Hitchc.) S.R.Hill
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Madroño 56: 107 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286630
Common Names
- Sparse-leaved Sidalcea
- Sidalcea sparsifolia
- Sparse-leaved Sidalcea
Description
Sidalcea sparsifolia (also called Sparse-leaved Checkerbloom, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to California. It has small, pink flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Sidalcea sparsifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sidalcea sparsifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sidalcea sparsifolia is an evergreen perennial that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Sidalcea sparsifolia
Sidalcea sparsifolia is native to the United States and can be found in moist, open areas.
Sidalcea sparsifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sidalcea sparsifolia?
Sidalcea sparsifolia
What type of plant is Sidalcea sparsifolia?
It is an annual herb
Where is Sidalcea sparsifolia native to?
It is native to North America
Species in the Sidalcea genus
Sidalcea hendersonii,
Sidalcea covillei,
Sidalcea keckii,
Sidalcea gigantea,
Sidalcea calycosa,
Sidalcea campestris,
Sidalcea candida,
Sidalcea cusickii,
Sidalcea diploscypha,
Sidalcea glaucescens,
Sidalcea hartwegii,
Sidalcea hickmanii,
Sidalcea hirsuta,
Sidalcea hirtipes,
Sidalcea malachroides,
Sidalcea malviflora,
Sidalcea multifida,
Sidalcea nelsoniana,
Sidalcea neomexicana,
Sidalcea oregana,
Sidalcea pedata,
Sidalcea ranunculacea,
Sidalcea reptans,
Sidalcea robusta,
Sidalcea setosa,
Sidalcea virgata,
Sidalcea asprella,
Sidalcea stipularis,
Sidalcea elegans,
Sidalcea celata,
Sidalcea sparsifolia,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,