Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear Attractive and fragrant

Attractive and fragrant

it is appreciated for its pale green foliage and beautiful shredding bark

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Tall spikes of bright purple flowers are followed by interesting curved seed pods

Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala - Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom (Plant) headwear Attractive and fragrantThis rare checkerbloom is native only to Cuesta Ridge in San Luis Obispo County. Beautiful light pink blossoms appear in spring and summer. Threatened by military activity. Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. anomala Common Name Cuesta Pass Checkerbloom Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink,