Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
1077806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. : 101 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077144

Common Names

  • Sidalcea Virgata
  • Virgata Sidalcea
  • Virgata's Sidalcea

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Description

Sidalcea virgata (also called wand checkerbloom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sidalcea virgata is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and the plant is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sidalcea virgata is a small, white, urn-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sidalcea virgata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Sidalcea virgata

Sidalcea virgata can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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