Rose Checkermallow | Sidalcea virgata 

The image features a cluster of pink flowers with green grass in the background, creating a vibrant natural scene.
A colorful patch of pink flowers amidst green grass and plants. Nature’s vibrant beauty on display!
The image features pink flowers growing amidst tall green grass. A vibrant natural setting.
A field of vibrant pink flowers surrounded by lush green grass, creating a colorful and natural landscape scene.
The image features delicate pink flowers atop green leaves, creating a vibrant natural scene.
The image features a cluster of pink flowers with green grass in the background, creating a vibrant natural scene.
A colorful patch of pink flowers amidst green grass and plants. Nature’s vibrant beauty on display!
The image features pink flowers growing amidst tall green grass. A vibrant natural setting.
A field of vibrant pink flowers surrounded by lush green grass, creating a colorful and natural landscape scene.
The image features delicate pink flowers atop green leaves, creating a vibrant natural scene.

Herbaceous perennial with pink to magenta five-petaled flowers on tall open wands (late spring-mid-summer). Attracts butterflies. A primary nectar source for federally endangered Fender’s blue butterfly.

Plant Details

Habitats Wet Prairie, Upland Prairie and Savanna
Habitat Notes Prairie and meadow habitats
Phenology Perennial; flowering April-July 
Mature Height 8 - 40"
Shade Preference Full sun
Soil Tolerance Moderately wet to very dry and upland habitats; moist meadows, fields and lower mountains, roadsides
Special Uses Attracts bees and butterflies