Prairie Rose Mallow
Common names Prairie Rose Mallow
Latin name Sidalcea
Life cycle Perennial
Height 3-4 ft
Space 10-12" apart
Bloom Summer
Light Sun to part shade
Soil Average
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Use:
The flowers are like small silky pink hollyhocks and carried on branching spikes that arise from a basal clump. These are never weedy and perfect flowers to add to a cottage garden where space is at a premium.


Culture:
The plants will need adequate moisture during hot summers. Cutting back spent flowerings stems may induce a second bloom.





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