Sidalcea 'Candy Girl' (Checker-Mallow)

Sidalcea ‘Candy Girl’

A sturdy, upright perennial producing abundant spikes of dark pink flowers that bloom through summer. The well-branched stems create a full, floriferous display, adding vertical interest and vibrant color to sunny borders.

Its compact habit makes it ideal for the middle of borders or in mixed plantings, where it pairs beautifully with softer pink varieties like ‘Elsie Heugh’ for a layered effect.

Sidalcea is valued for its long bloom time and easy garden performance, attracting pollinators while maintaining a neat, upright form. cultivated variety (cultivar) of the prairie mallow, which is native to western and central North America.

Plant Details:
Height: 20 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 4–8

Features:
Dark pink flower spikes
Floriferous and upright habit
Compact growth
Attracts pollinators
Great for borders & mixed plantings
Thrives in average to moist, well-drained soil

Photo: Devroomen